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How can the font size be changed in Notepad++?

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Mar 15, 2026298237 views
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How can the font size be changed in Notepad++? I just downloaded and installed Notepad++ v5.4.5 (I have been using UltraEdit for the last 11.5 years) and can not find a menu command for changing the screen font. I want to change it to Lucida Console 18pt. Other notes: to download Notepad++ go directly to the SourceForce download page for Notepad++. (Note: Another question, How do I change Notepad++'s console font?, deals with changing the font (not the font size). For instance, answers to that question that only talks about font size are being downvoted.)

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Ctrl and NUMPAD +/NUMPAD - or mouse wheel to zoom in/out Edit: Or to achieve exactly what you asked for... Settings > Style Configurator. Under Font Style you can set the font and size

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