How to Change the Default System Font on Windows 10 or 7?

Learn how to change the default system font on Windows 10 with a simple registry tweak to give your desktop a new and exciting look. With this tweak, you can customize the default system font on your desktop icons, such as Recycle bin and This PC, as well as the title bar, message box, and more. To ensure a seamless process, we recommend backing up your registry and creating a system restore point before making any changes.

In the past, changing the default system font was easy on Windows 7 and earlier versions, using the personalization settings in the Control Panel. However, on Windows 10, these settings are no longer available, and you need to use registry tweaking or third-party software to make changes. In this post, we’ll guide you through the registry tweaking process to change the default system font in Windows 10, giving your desktop a fresh new look.

How to Change the Default System Font on Windows 7?

Follow these steps to change the default System Font on Windows 7:-

Step 1. Right-click on a blank area of the Desktop and choose Personalize from the available options.

Step 2. Select the theme you want to use, then click the Window Color option.

Step 3. Once you click on the “Window Color” option, the “Window Color and Appearance” window opens.

Step 4. Select the item, and change the Color, Size, and Font according to your choice. You have to make the changes one by one. Once the changes are made, click Apply and then OK.

The change is immediate, which means that it will display font, color, or size immediately once you make the changes. There is no need to restart your computer.

How to Change the Default System Font on Windows 10?

Follow these steps to change the default System Font on Windows 10:-

Step 1. Open a Notepad (To open the Notepad, click on the Start button and type Notepad. From the available options, click the Notepad).

Step 2. Once the Notepad app opens, copy and paste the following text code:-

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts]
"Segoe UI (TrueType)"=""
"Segoe UI Bold (TrueType)"=""
"Segoe UI Bold Italic (TrueType)"=""
"Segoe UI Italic (TrueType)"=""
"Segoe UI Light (TrueType)"=""
"Segoe UI Semibold (TrueType)"=""
"Segoe UI Symbol (TrueType)"=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\FontSubstitutes]

"Segoe UI"="NEW-FONT"

Step 3. Now, press the Windows + I hotkey to open the Settings app and select the Personalization category.

Step 4. On the Personalization category, click on the Fonts option from the left side.

You will see a vast collection of font families installed on your PC.

Step 5. Select the font you want to use on your Windows 10 PC and note down its Official name—for example – Arial.

Step 6. Now, in the Notepad file you have already opened, replace the text NEW_FONT with the font name you have selected from the Settings page. Since we want to use the Arial font for the entire system, I have replaced the NEW_FONT with the Arial in the registry code.

Step 7. Once you have replaced the font name in the Notepad app, press Ctrl + S hotkey to save it. While saving, name it system.reg.

Step 8. Locate the file where you have saved the system.reg file. Right-click on it and select the Merge option from the context menu.

Step 9. When prompted, click on Yes and then OK to merge the registry file into your Windows 10 PC.

Once you have completed the above steps, restart your computer, and the new font will replace the entire system.

How to Restore Default System Font on Windows 10?

If you want the previous default fonts on your Windows 10 computer, you can revert the changes. To restore the system default font on Windows 10, perform the following steps:-

Step 1. Press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2. Type notepad and hit Enter from the keyboard.

Step 3. Once the Notepad app opens, copy and paste the following code:-
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts]
"Segoe UI (TrueType)"="segoeui.ttf"
"Segoe UI Black (TrueType)"="seguibl.ttf"
"Segoe UI Black Italic (TrueType)"="seguibli.ttf"
"Segoe UI Bold (TrueType)"="segoeuib.ttf"
"Segoe UI Bold Italic (TrueType)"="segoeuiz.ttf"
"Segoe UI Emoji (TrueType)"="seguiemj.ttf"
"Segoe UI Historic (TrueType)"="seguihis.ttf"
"Segoe UI Italic (TrueType)"="segoeuii.ttf"
"Segoe UI Light (TrueType)"="segoeuil.ttf"
"Segoe UI Light Italic (TrueType)"="seguili.ttf"
"Segoe UI Semibold (TrueType)"="seguisb.ttf"
"Segoe UI Semibold Italic (TrueType)"="seguisbi.ttf"
"Segoe UI Semilight (TrueType)"="segoeuisl.ttf"
"Segoe UI Semilight Italic (TrueType)"="seguisli.ttf"
"Segoe UI Symbol (TrueType)"="seguisym.ttf"
"Segoe MDL2 Assets (TrueType)"="segmdl2.ttf"
"Segoe Print (TrueType)"="segoepr.ttf"
"Segoe Print Bold (TrueType)"="segoeprb.ttf"
"Segoe Script (TrueType)"="segoesc.ttf"
"Segoe Script Bold (TrueType)"="segoescb.ttf"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\FontSubstitutes]

"Segoe UI"=-

Step 4. Save this file as Default-font.reg.

Step 5. Double-click on this .reg file, click Yes, and then OK to apply the changes.

Once you have completed the above steps, restart your PC to revert the system configuration to the default font.

Conclusion

In conclusion, changing the default system font can give your Windows 10 PC a fresh new look, and the process is simple with the help of registry tweaking. Unlike earlier versions of Windows, you cannot change the default system font on Windows 10 using personalization settings. However, by following the steps mentioned in this post, you can change the font of your desktop icons, message boxes, title bars, and more.

It is recommended that you back up your registry and create a system restore point before making any changes to avoid any unwanted issues. Also, if you want to revert to the previous default font, you can do so by following the steps mentioned in the post. With a few simple tweaks, you can customize the default system font on your Windows 10 PC and make it more exciting and fun to use.

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