Font in my new outgoing email message is too small

Joseph Chakra 0 Reputation points
2026-09-11T10:30:24.5566667+00:00

I want to increase the size of the font when I try to write a new email message in Outlook

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
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  1. Stefan Blom 351.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-11T18:39:48.64+00:00

    As has been suggested, you can change the actual point size of the text you use in your e-mails.

    Sometimes, you just want the text to display a bit larger. You can change the zoom for the text in the reading pane. Click the percentage icon at the bottom right, next to the Zoom slider, and adjust the zoom. To save your choice, click the "Remember my preference" option.

    See the screen shot below.

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    Similarly, you can change the zoom in a message which you are composing. Create a new mail and make sure it is open in a separate window. On the Format Text tab, click Zoom. In the Zoom While Composing dialog box, set your preferred zoom.

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  2. Julie Huynh 3,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-11T11:17:15.4366667+00:00

    Dear @Joseph Chakra,

    Good day! Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum!

    Based on your description, I'd like to suggest the following steps to increase the font size for Classic Outlook:

    • Open Outlook
    • Select File > Options > Mail
    • Click Stationery and Fonts
    • Under New mail messages, select Font
    • Choose your preferred font size and click OK
    • Save the changes and create a new email to test

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    This is after I changed the size:

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    For reference: Change the default font size for email messages

    I hope this information is helpful.

    The recommended steps below are aligned with the expected resolution for this issue. For added clarity, I've included screenshots to guide you through the process. If you run into any challenges, please feel free to reach out and I'll be glad to help.

    I'm here and happy to help! Thank you for your kindness and patience! 

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    2026-09-11T10:30:36.6166667+00:00

    For classic Outlook for Windows, change the default font size for new outgoing messages like this:

    1. Press Alt+F, T to open Outlook Options.
    2. Go to Mail.
    3. Select Stationery and Fonts.
    4. Under Personal Stationery, choose the setting for new email messages.
    5. In the Font dialog, move to Size, enter the size wanted, and confirm with Enter.
    6. Select OK to save in Signatures and Stationery.
    7. Select OK again in Outlook Options.

    If the text is only small while composing, but the sent message looks normal, the compose window zoom may be reduced. In that case, while composing, press Alt+H, F, S, type a larger size, and press Enter.

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