Found a font that you like best for your emails? Instead of selecting it every time you start a new message, find out here how to change the default font in Yahoo Mail (permanently) by editing the default. You can format differently when needed, of course.
First, Oreille or Sans-Oreille?
One just cannot know enough about typeface terminology.
The little hint of a stroke that protrudes from the lowercase g’s top right is called an ear, for instance. Many a typeface (e.g., the venerable Times New Roman) sports it, and some do not (say, the neo-grotesque Neue Helvetica).
So, instead of choosing between serif and sans-serif (anybody can do that), how about making your next Yahoo Mail default font for writing emails sans-oreille?
How to Change the Default Font in Yahoo Mail
Time needed: 2 minutes
To change the font used by default when you write an email in Yahoo Mail on the desktop:
- Click the Settings Menu gear icon in Yahoo Mail in a desktop browser.
- Select More Settings from the options sheet that has appeared.
- Go to the Writing email category.
Yahoo Mail shortcut: You can open the Writing email settings directly in your browser.
- Choose the font you want to be the default for writing emails under Default rich-text font.
- Now choose a default font size, also under Default rich-text font.
- Click Back to Inbox.
Impermanent change: How to Increase Font Size, Change Formatting While Editing an Email in Yahoo Mail
Wondering what fonts an email you received uses? How to View the Full Email Header (and Message Source) in Yahoo Mail
How to Change the Default Font in Yahoo Mail: FAQ
Can I edit the default font in Yahoo Mail basic?
No.
Yahoo Mail’s basic HTML version sends all emails using plain text only.
Will changing the default on the desktop synchronize with the Yahoo Mail app?
No.
You can apply some formatting to text in the Yahoo Mail app, but there is no way to change the default choice.
Which fonts are “Modern” and “Classic” in Yahoo Mail?
In addition to Courier New, Lucida Console and Garamond, Yahoo Mail offers the following font choices:
| Yahoo Mail Font | 1st Choice | 2nd Choice | 3rd Choice | 4th Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | Helvetica Neue | Arial | the default sans-serif font | – |
| Modern Wide | Verdana | Helvetica | the default sans-serif font | – |
| Classic | Times New Roman | New York | Times | the default serif font |
| Classic Wide | Bookman Old Style | New York | Times | the default serif font |
What do the font sizes mean in Yahoo Mail?
Yahoo Mail uses a historic way to specify font size that, at least roughly, corresponds to the following:
| Yahoo Mail Font Size | HTML 4 Font Size | Font Size in Pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny | 1 | 10px |
| Small | 2 | 13px |
| Medium | 3 | 16px |
| Large | 5 | 24px |
| X-Large | 6 | 32px |
| Huge | 7 | 48px |
(How to change the default font in Yahoo Mail updated December 2023)