How to Change Font Color in Notion

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June 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to apply a custom font color to text in Notion.

Quick summary

Changing font color in Notion takes just a few clicks using the built-in text toolbar. Highlight your text, open the color menu via the A icon, and pick any color to style your page instantly.

Steps

Highlight the text you want to change on your Notion page.
In the floating toolbar, click the A icon to open color options.
Under Text Color, select the font color you want to apply.
Check that the selected text changes to the new color, then click outside the text to close the toolbar.

📌 Why this matters

Notion's built-in text color feature lets users visually organize pages, highlight key information, and create structured, scannable documents without third-party tools. Changing font color in Notion helps teams differentiate content, draw attention to priorities, and improve readability across wikis, project pages, and notes. This feature is especially valuable for knowledge management and collaborative workspaces where clear visual hierarchy speeds up comprehension. Mastering Notion's text formatting options is a foundational skill for anyone building effective, professional-looking pages.

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