Almost everyone will agree that Facebook is the best way to keep in touch with your friends, family, and colleagues. Millions of people also use Facebook as a marketing tool.
You can post a status update, send direct messages on the Messenger platform, or post a story. While Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms, there are some limitations.
Unfortunately, Facebook doesn’t allow users to change the built-in font on their website and app.
This limitation makes it difficult for independent users and businesses to make Facebook posts and messages stand out. You also can’t make the text bold, italicized, or underlined.
To change fonts on Facebook posts and messages, you need to use a third-party text generator tool. You can either use a web-based tool or a dedicated application depending on your needs.
Most third-party text generators will have a dialog box where you need to type the text you want to convert. After choosing from a list of available fonts and text styles, the tool will automatically convert your text to your preferred font style.
Simply copy and paste the generated text to your Facebook post or on the Messenger platform to personalize your account.
In this article, find a step-by-step guide on how to use text generator tools for the Facebook website and app. If you are a frequent poster, you might also find our post “how do i find my drafts on facebook” useful.
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Can I change the font settings on Facebook?
Facebook uses a generic sans serif font which varies from platform to platform. These fonts are almost indistinguishable due to their “no-frills” aesthetics.
- On Windows devices, the default font is Segoe UI.
- On Apple devices, the default font is San Francisco.
- On Android devices, the default font is Roboto.
- On iOS devices, the default font is Helvetica Neue.
- On web browsers, the default fonts used are Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, Verdana, and Tahoma.
Reading through the same default font in posts and messages is enough to make anyone cross-eyed.
Unfortunately, Facebook doesn’t have a built-in feature to change the default font.
Instead, you can use third-party text generator apps to customize the text on your Facebook posts and messages.
Please note that if you compose a message using a downloaded font, and your recipient does not have that font – then they will not see the message in your chosen font. Worse – if you use an emoji that they do not have then they might have ��� symbols in the text. To fix, please see our article ” What Does OBJ Mean in Text Messages (And how to fix!)”.
Step-by-step Guide: Change Facebook font with third-party apps
Step 1: Visit the website or download the app of your chosen text generator.
Facebook users who want to change the text on Facebook should look for a third-party text generator depending on the device they’re using:
- PC or Laptop for the Facebook website: Web-based text generator
- Mobile or Tablet for the Facebook app: Android or iOS text generator app
While the interfaces will differ, the web-based and mobile/tablet text generator apps work similarly.
Step 2: In the empty dialog box, type the text you want to convert.
On the platform, you’ll find a blank dialog box where you need to type the text you want to convert.
Step 3: Choose from the available font styles and effects.
You will find a list of available fonts, font effects, and font styles to choose from. Click the clipboard icon or highlight the text to copy your chosen style.
Of course, some platforms will have more styles to offer, but most will have these effects:
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Lots of text generators also offer “fancy” font styles that will help your post stand out:
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Step 4: Go to Facebook and paste your new text.
Once you choose a style or effect, the text generator will automatically convert your text. You can then paste generated text into your Facebook post or message.
How to Change Font on Facebook Website
Web-based generators are what you will use to change the font on the Facebook website.
Since generating a special Facebook font requires switching tabs, using your PC or laptop to visit a text generator website is easiest.
A quick Google search will give you a long list of text generator tools. Most of these websites are simple and intuitive to use and are compatible with most web browsers.
However, each platform offers different types of available fonts and text effects so make sure to choose carefully.
The most popular web-based text generators include:
How to Change Font On Facebook App
If you’re using a tablet or mobile phone, you need to install a compatible third-party text generator. These apps work similarly to a web-based text generator –– all you have to do is type the text you want to convert and copy the generated text.
Android text generator
If you have an Android phone, visit the Google Play Store to find a compatible text generator app.
The most popular Android text generators include:
iOS text generator
For iOS users, visit the Apple Store to find a compatible text generator app.
Note: For all these solutions, you will need stable internet. If you cannot connect, we have a fix for the Facebook No Internet Connection Error.
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Conclusion
Facebook uses a standard sans serif font on its website and mobile apps. Because of this, spending some time on Facebook can seem monotonous after scrolling through the same default layout and font hours for hours.
There is no built-in feature that allows users to change the default font settings on Facebook.
If users want to customize their personal or business posts or messages, they will need to use a third-party text generator tool. Text generator tools automatically convert plain text to your preferred style. Users can then copy and paste the new text to Facebook.
Laptop and desktop users need to use a web-based text generator platform, while Android and iOS users can download a compatible text generator app on Google Play Store or the Apple Store, respectively.