As a WordPress user, you already know that the standard font provided by the platform may not always be the best fit for your site. Fortunately, changing the font is not difficult – it only requires a few simple steps that we will walk you through in this article.

Before we begin, it is worth noting that there are two ways to change your font in WordPress. The first method involves using a plugin, while the second method entails using code. We will cover both here, but keep in mind that the plugin route is the simplest.

Method 1: Using a Plugin

Step 1: Go to the WordPress Plugin Directory.

Go to the WordPress Plugin Directory and search for “Easy Google Fonts” in the plugin search bar.

Step 2: Install and activate the plugin.

Click “Install Now” and then click “Activate” once the plugin has installed.

Step 3: Go to the plugin settings.

On your WordPress dashboard, click on the “Easy Google Fonts” settings panel, which should be located in your sidebar.

Step 4: Enable typography settings.

To enable typography settings, click on the checkboxes next to the typography options that you would like to activate.

Step 5: Select fonts.

Click on the “Typography” tab and select the font family and size. You can also configure the font weight, line-height, letter spacing and text-transform.

Step 6: Save changes.

Once you have made changes, click on the “Save Changes” button.

Method 2: Using Custom CSS

Step 1: Go to the Customizer.

On your WordPress dashboard, click on “Appearance” and then click on “Customize.”

Step 2: Locate Additional CSS.

In the Customizer, locate the “Additional CSS” section.

Step 3: Enter your custom CSS.

Enter the following code into the Additional CSS section, replacing the default values with the font you want:

body {
font-family: ‘Helvetica Neue’, sans-serif;
}

Step 4: Save changes.

Once you have made changes, click on the “Save Changes” button.

Conclusion:

Changing the font in WordPress is easy and can make a big difference in the appearance and readability of your website. With the methods outlined here, you have a couple of options to change your font and improve the overall look and feel of your website.