How to Change Font Style in Gmail on Web and Mobile

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Change Default Text Style in Gmail on Web

The compose menu in Gmail on the Web offers several formatting tools to change an email’s text look and style. These options are on par with dedicated word processing software. Here’s how to go about it.

Step 1:OpenGmailin a web browser > click onCompose.

Step 2: Add the recipient’semail addressandsubject, andtypeyour message.

Step 3:Use the formatting bar below to change the text look and style.

Step 4:If the formatting options don’t appear, click on theAbutton at the bottom.

Here are the formatting options on offer for Gmail on the web:

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Change Text Style in Gmail for Android

While not visible upfront, Gmail for Android offers formatting options to tweak text style. It can be helpful while responding to an email or composing a new one. Follow the steps below to learn it.

Step 1:Open theGmail appon Android. Then, tap on theComposebutton at the bottom-right corner.

Step 2:Composeyour email and start typing your message.

Step 3:When you want to highlight something, select thetextand tap onFormatfrom the context menu.

Step 4:You can add bold, italic, and underline effects and change text style and color.

Tap on the cross mark at the bottom-right corner to hide the formatting bar. The Gmail app for Android does not allow you to change the default text style.

Also Read:How to import Gmail contacts to iPhone

Text Formatting in the Gmail App for iPhone

Gmail’s text formatting options are limited in its official app for iPhone than its Android app. You can only play with bold, italic, and underline. Here’s how.

Step 1:Open the Gmail app on your iPhone. Once opened, tap onComposeto type a message.

Step 2:Long-tapon the text you want to format. Tap onformatting optionsand selectbold,italic, orunderlinestyle.

We aren’t sure why Google doesn’t offer the same rich text formatting options (as Android ones) on iOS.

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Last updated on 31 May, 2024

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