How to Change the Font Size in Microsoft Excel

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to adjust font size for selected cells in Excel.

Quick summary

Changing the font size in Microsoft Excel lets you improve readability and presentation of your spreadsheet data in just a few clicks. You can resize text for any selected cells directly from the Home tab without any advanced formatting knowledge.

Steps

Select the cells in your Microsoft Excel worksheet that contain the text whose font size you want to change.
Navigate to the top menu bar and click the Font Size menu under the Home tab.
Choose the new font size you wish to apply to the selected text.
The font size of the selected cells will update automatically to reflect your chosen size.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to change the font size in Microsoft Excel is a fundamental spreadsheet skill that improves data readability, supports professional report formatting, and helps users highlight key information at a glance. Excel's built-in Font Size control in the Home tab makes it fast and accessible for users of all skill levels, requiring no macros or advanced formatting steps. Proper font sizing also ensures that printed spreadsheets and shared workbooks maintain clear, consistent visual hierarchy across different screens and devices.

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