{"id":1049203,"date":"2022-05-31T11:14:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T11:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/?p=1049203"},"modified":"2025-09-04T02:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T02:37:10","slug":"change-the-font-size-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/fi\/blog\/change-the-font-size-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Kuinka muuttaa nopeasti kirjasinkokoa WordPressiss\u00e4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re working on your WordPress site, sometimes the default font size just doesn\u2019t cut it. Maybe your text looks too small on a desktop, or maybe you want headings that really stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyv\u00e4t uutiset? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress provides several simple ways to adjust your font size, ensuring your content is easy to read and suits your style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I\u2019ll walk you through quick methods you can use to change the font size in WordPress. So, without any further ado, let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc\">\n    <h2>Table Of Contents<\/h2>\n    <ol>\n        <li><a href=\"#change-font\">Why You Should Change the Font in WordPress?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#how\">How to Change the Font Size in WordPress<\/a>\n            <ul>\n                <li><a href=\"#headings\">Using the Headings<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#plugin\">Using a Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#full-site-editor\">Using Full-Site Editor<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#css-code\">Using the CSS code<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"change-font\"><span class=\"number\">1<\/span>  Why You Should Change the Font in WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you change the font on your WordPress site, you\u2019re not just switching up the design; you\u2019re shaping how visitors experience your content. The right font size and style can <strong>make your text easier to read, highlight important points, and reflect your brand\u2019s personality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it: a font that looks perfect on your desktop might feel too small or cramped on a mobile screen. If visitors struggle to read your content, they\u2019re less likely to stick around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, a clean, well-sized font <strong>keeps readers engaged and encourages them <\/strong>to explore more of your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your font can also <strong>improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/blog\/quick-seo-wins\/\">SEO<\/a>. <\/strong>A clear content structure, supported by readable fonts and headings, helps search engines understand your pages, especially if you publish long-form content. That means better chances of ranking higher and reaching the right audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\"><span class=\"number\">2<\/span>  How to Change the Font Size in WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know why font size matters, let\u2019s look at how you can change it in WordPress. Before you begin with any of the below methods, check your active theme settings to change the font size. Many modern WordPress themes come with built-in typography options that let you change font sizes, line height, and even font families directly from the Customizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"headings\"><span class=\"number\">2.1<\/span>  Using the Headings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the quickest ways to adjust font size is by using headings. Headings automatically appear larger than regular text in most WordPress themes, so they\u2019re perfect for grabbing attention. They also break your content into sections, making it easier for readers to scan and understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, headings improve your SEO. Search engines use them to understand your content structure, which helps your pages rank better, especially if you publish longer posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using headings wisely, you\u2019re not only improving readability but also boosting your chances of showing up higher in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Font Styles in Block Editor (Gutenberg)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the font size in the Gutenberg editor, navigate to your post or page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading 2 will be the default for the block. If you want to modify this, select a new size from the &#8216;H2&#8217; drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/heading-ex-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Set Heading\" class=\"wp-image-1595058\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also adjust the size and color in the block settings on the right-hand side of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/set-color-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Heading Block\" class=\"wp-image-1595060\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve made the necessary changes, save\/publish the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Font Styles in Classic Editor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using the WordPress Classic Editor, changing font styles is quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, navigate to the post or page you want to edit. Highlight the text you\u2019d like to turn into a heading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the toolbar, click the <strong>Kohta<\/strong> dropdown menu. Choose the heading level (H1, H2, H3, etc.) that fits your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1070\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/classic-editor-font-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Classic editor heading\" class=\"wp-image-1595069\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you apply the heading style, your text will appear larger and more structured. Don\u2019t forget to click <strong>Update<\/strong> tai <strong>Publish<\/strong> to save your changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plugin\"><span class=\"number\">2.2<\/span>  Using a Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want more control over font sizes and text formatting, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tinymce-advanced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Editor Tools<\/a> <\/strong>plugin (formerly TinyMCE Advanced) is a great option. It gives you extra flexibility beyond the default WordPress editor, letting you adjust font sizes, styles, and more. Refer to our dedicated tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-plugin\/\">installing plugins<\/a> in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After installation, the plugin adds a <strong>Classic Paragraph<\/strong> block to the Gutenberg editor. To use the plugin to change the font sizes in WordPress, you need to&nbsp;install and activate&nbsp;it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, navigate to the <strong>Plugins<\/strong> page of the WordPress admin dashboard. Look for the plugin in the available search bar, install and activate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/advanced-editor-tools-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Install and activate Advanced Editor Tools\" class=\"wp-image-1595062\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to <strong>Settings \u2192 Advanced Editor Tool<\/strong> (TinyMCE Advanced) to configure the editor settings. This is where you may customize the TinyMCE Advanced toolbar with the buttons you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2543\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/advanced-editor-tool-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Advanced Editor Tool Settings\" class=\"wp-image-1049832\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, navigate to your post or page. Now, search the <strong>Classic Paragraph<\/strong> block. It will be automatically added since you activated the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/classic-paragraph-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Paragraph block\" class=\"wp-image-1595063\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add it to your post or page. You can now use the editor as you would if using the classic editor style and alter the font in WordPress using the tools provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1044\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/change-font-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Paragraph added\" class=\"wp-image-1595065\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-site-editor\"><span class=\"number\">2.3<\/span>  Using Full-Site Editor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the font size using the Full-Site Editor in WordPress, navigate to your WordPress dashboard and click <strong>Appearance<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Editor<\/strong> to open the Full-Site Editor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1912\" height=\"1272\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/editor.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate to Editor\" class=\"wp-image-1595078\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once inside, select the template or template part where you want to adjust the font size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/select-template-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Select Template\" class=\"wp-image-1595140\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the settings panel, locate the <strong>Typography<\/strong> section and expand it. Here, you will find the option to change the <strong>Font Size<\/strong>. You can select from predefined sizes like small, medium, large, and extra-large or enter a custom size for more precise control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1230\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/typography-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Change font size using Full-Site Editor\" class=\"wp-image-1595146\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting the desired font size, review the changes in the editor preview to ensure they appear as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once satisfied with the adjustments, click <strong>Tallentaa<\/strong> to apply the changes site-wide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"css-code\"><span class=\"number\">2.4<\/span>  Using the CSS code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using CSS to change the font size in WordPress requires adding a few lines of code, but it gives you full control over your site&#8217;s typography. With CSS, you can adjust the default paragraph size across your entire website for a consistent look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to do this is by navigating to <strong>Appearance \u2192 Customize<\/strong> and using the <strong>Theme Customizer<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1606\" height=\"1130\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/customize-headings.jpeg\" alt=\"Customize settings\" class=\"wp-image-1595067\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some WordPress themes have built-in options to adjust font size, making it easy to customize text without writing any code. If your theme includes this feature, you can modify font sizes directly from the settings. However, if your theme doesn\u2019t offer this option, you can still take control by using custom CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, navigate to <strong>Appearance \u2192 Customize \u2192 Additional CSS<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard. Here, you can add font size rules and instantly see the changes in the live preview. This allows you to fine-tune your website&#8217;s font exactly how you want it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2462\" height=\"1214\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/additional-css.jpg\" alt=\"Add Additional CSS \" class=\"wp-image-1595106\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add your code to the CSS text box. For example, we have changed the font size to \u201915px\u2019, you can choose a different font size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>p {\nfont-size:15px;\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The modifications will be immediately visible in the preview on the right-hand side of the screen. To make it live, click the <strong>Publish<\/strong> button at the top of your screen once you&#8217;re satisfied with the font size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1417\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/add-code-font-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Change font size with the CSS code\" class=\"wp-image-1595127\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The above code will change the font size only for paragraphs. If you want to change the font size for all H2 sub-headings, modify the above code as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>h2 {\nfont-size:32px;\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"number\">3<\/span>  Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typography has a big impact on how visitors experience your website. The right font size makes your content easier to read, keeps people engaged, and gives your site a polished look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that changing font sizes in WordPress doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. If you\u2019re comfortable with CSS, you can customize your theme directly. But if you prefer a simpler approach, plugins make it quick and hassle-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By choosing the method that works best for you, you\u2019ll improve readability, enhance user experience, and create a site that feels professional and accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about you? What font sizes or design tweaks do you use to make your content stand out? Let us know by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rankmathseo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>tweeting @rankmathseo.<\/strong><\/a> \ud83d\udcac<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re working on your WordPress site, sometimes the default font size just doesn\u2019t cut it. 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