CHANGE FONT SIZE

Dudt, Karen 0 Reputation points
2026-09-11T17:10:32.33+00:00

HOW DO I CHANGE THE FONT SIZE IN MESSAGES FOR "TO", "CC", BCC", "ADD A SUBJECT"?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
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Lin v 1,285 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-09-11T17:26:25.18+00:00

Hi Karen,

Based on my research, there seems to be no supported option in Classic Outlook for Windows to independently change the font size of the message header fields such as To, Cc, Bcc, or Subject.

The font settings available under File > Options > Mail > Stationery and Fonts apply to the message body (new messages, replies, and forwards), not to the recipient or subject fields.

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    2026-09-11T17:10:45.43+00:00

    The available Outlook for Windows settings in the provided guidance let font size be changed for:

    • message body text while composing
    • default font size for new messages
    • default font size for replies and forwards
    • plain text composing and reading
    • Reading Pane zoom

    No supported setting is provided here for changing the font size of the header fields To, Cc, Bcc, or Subject individually in Classic Outlook for Windows.

    If the goal is to make typed message text larger, use:

    1. File > Options > Mail > Stationery and Fonts.
    2. Select Font under New mail messages or Replying or forwarding messages.
    3. Choose the preferred font size and select OK twice.

    If the goal is to change text size only in the message body while composing:

    1. Select the text in the message body, or place the cursor there.
    2. On the ribbon, choose a font size on Message > Basic Text or Format Text > Font.
    3. Or press Ctrl+Shift+> or Ctrl+Shift+<.
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