This tutorial will show you how to change the default font size used in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
You can customize the size and style of fonts used by default when not specified by a site or page in Microsoft Edge.
Reference:
Increase default text size in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Learn how to change the font size and customize the style and size of fonts in Microsoft Edge.

Your font size preferences may only work on some websites.
Contents
- Option One: Change Font Size in Microsoft Edge
- Option Two: Customize Font Size in Microsoft Edge
1 Open Microsoft Edge.
2 Click/tap on the Settings and more (3 dots) button, and click/tap on Appearance. (see screenshot below)
3 Click/tap on Appearance in the left pane. (see screenshot below)
If you do not see a left pane, then either click/tap on the 3 bars menu button towards the top left OR widen the horizontal borders of the Microsoft Edge window until you do.
4 Under Fonts, select a size below you want in the File size drop menu. (see screenshot below)
Medium is the default font size.
- Very small
- Small
- Medium (Recommended)
- Large
- Very large
1 Open Microsoft Edge.
2 Click/tap on the Settings and more (3 dots) button, and click/tap on Appearance. (see screenshot below)
3 Click/tap on Appearance in the left pane, and click/tap on Customize fonts under "Fonts" on the right side. (see screenshot below)
If you do not see a left pane, then either click/tap on the 3 bars menu button towards the top left OR widen the horizontal borders of the Microsoft Edge window until you do.
4 Adjust the Font size and/or Minimum font size sliders to the "Tiny" to "Large" size you want. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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