How to Change Font Family in Inkscape?

Changing the font family of selected text in Inkscape is a straightforward process that can be accomplished using either the Text and Font sidebar or the Tool Control Bar. This guide provides a quick, step-by-step walkthrough for both methods, ensuring you can easily customize your typography whether you are working on a quick label or a complex graphic design project.

Method 1: Using the Text and Font Sidebar

The Text and Font dialog is the most robust way to change and preview typography in Inkscape.

• Select your text: Click on the Select and Transform Objects tool (the black arrow) or the Text tool (the “A” icon), then click on the text you want to change.
• Open the Font menu: Navigate to the top menu and select Text > Text and Font… (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + T).
• Choose the new font: A sidebar will appear on the right side of your screen. Browse through the Font family list and click on your desired typeface.
• Apply the changes: Click the Apply button at the bottom right of the sidebar to update your selected text.

Method 2: Using the Tool Control Bar

For quick adjustments, you can change the font family directly from the contextual toolbar at the top of the workspace.

• Activate the Text tool: Click the Text tool icon from the left-hand toolbar or press T on your keyboard.
• Highlight the text: Click and drag your cursor over the specific characters or words you want to modify. If you want to change the entire text box, simply clicking inside it with the Text tool will suffice.
• Select the font dropdown: Look at the Tool Control Bar running horizontally across the top of the screen. The leftmost dropdown menu displays your current font family.
• Update the typeface: Click the dropdown arrow, scroll to your preferred font, and click it to apply the change instantly.