Change the Font Size

You can change the size of a font. For example, you might want to increase the size to make a portion of your document stand out or you might want to decrease the size so more words fit on a page.

Fonts are measured in points. A point is 1/72 of an inch, which means an inch contains 72 points. For example, a font size might be 9 points, 12 points, 26 points, or 127 points—the higher the point size, the larger the font.

You can use the following methods to change the font size: Select a size from the drop-down menu in the Font Size box, or click the Grow Font or Shrink Font button. The Grow Font button increases the size of the font. The Shrink Font button decreases the size of the font.

Use the Font Size Drop-down Menu

1. Select the text that has the font size you want to change. Word highlights the text.
2. Choose the Home tab.
3. Click the down-arrow next to the Font Size box  in the Font group and then click the font size you want. Word changes the size of the font.
4. Click in the text area. The highlighting disappears.

Use the Grow Font Button

1. Select the text that has the font size you want to change. Word highlights the text.
2. Choose the Home tab.
3. Click the Grow Font button  in the Font group. With each click, your font size increases. When you reach the font size you want, stop.
4. Click in the text area. The highlighting disappears.

Use the Shrink Font Button

1. Select the text for which you want to change the font size. Word highlights the text.
2. Choose the Home tab.
3. Click the Shrink Font  button in the Font group. With each click, your font size decreases. When you reach the font size you want, stop.
4. Click in the text area. The highlighting disappears.