How to change the font size in WordPress

Change WordPress Font Size on Your AlexHost VPS

Why adjust font size on WordPress? Tweaking font size enhances readability and aligns your site’s design with your brand. Hosting WordPress on an AlexHost VPS with NVMe storage and root access ensures fast performance and full control for these changes. This guide covers three methods—Gutenberg block editor, plugins, and theme customizer—to adjust font sizes on your WordPress site, optimized for AlexHost’s secure environment.

Method 1: Using the block editor

If you use the Gutenberg block editor (introduced in WordPress 5.0), changing the font size for individual content blocks is easy.

Steps:

Log into yourWordPress dashboard and navigate to the post or page where you want to change the font size.
Select the block of text you want to change (for example, the “Paragraph” block).
In the right sidebar, find the block settings. If it is not visible, click the gear icon in the upper right corner to open the settings panel.
On the ” Typography” tab, you will see options for setting the font size.
- You can choose from preset sizes, such as small, regular, medium, large, or huge.
- If you want a custom size, click “Custom ” and enter the desired font size in pixels (e.g. 18px, 24px).

This method is handy if you want to change the font size for certain parts of the text without affecting the entire site.

Method 2: Using a plug-in

If you want to change the font size throughout the site or get more control over font styles without writing custom CSS, using a plugin is a great option.

Recommended plugin

Install the plugin:
- On your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
- Find Easy Google Fonts and click Install Now, then activate the plugin.
Adjust the font size using the adjuster:
- Go to Appearance > Customize.
- Select Typography from the menu.
- Select the part of the site you want to change (e.g. body, headers, etc.).
- Adjust the Font Size slider to increase or decrease the font size for each section.

This plugin allows you to change the font size throughout the site and provides a simple interface for customizing typographic settings.

Method 3: Using theme customization

Many WordPress themes come with built-in typography options that allow you to change the font size through the theme customization tool.

Steps:

Go to Appearance > Customise from your WordPress dashboard.
Find the Typography or Fonts option in the Customiser menu (depending on your theme).
You’ll likely have options to change the font size for body text, headings, and other elements.
Adjust the sliders or input boxes to change the font size, then click Publish.

If your theme supports this feature, this is the easiest way to make changes to your site without using a plugin or custom CSS.

Conclusion: Elevate Your WordPress Site on AlexHost

Changing font sizes in WordPress is easy with Gutenberg for specific blocks, Easy Google Fonts for site-wide tweaks, or the theme customizer for simplicity. For advanced control, use custom CSS. AlexHost’s NVMe-powered VPS ensures your changes load fast, while root access and DDoS protection keep your site secure. Adjust fonts, back up regularly, and create a polished, readable site—AlexHost has your back!