Change the DEFAULT console window font in Windows 10

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How do I change the default console font in Windows 10?

I have already made the change to "Cmd.exe", but the problem is I also execute a lot of other console applications by directly executing them (I'm a developer). Each time I launch a new executable I have to change the font to match my preferences.

The default settings have the font size at 11 for some reason, which is too small. I want to make the default size 16 or 18, and have it automatically be applied to any console window that is ever opened on the system.

score 43 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 31 '15 at 12:57

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Right click on the console window title bar, select Defaults, switch to tab Font and choose your desired font and size.

answered Aug 31 '15 at 12:57

Duc Nguyen

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score 5 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 28 '16 at 03:52

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The Cmd.exe has to be run as administrator for the changes to be saved. Too add more than the default fonts to the console, see the tech republic how to.

answered Jul 28 '16 at 03:52

Hellonearthis

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score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 24 '16 at 18:24

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Right click on Command Prompt > Open file location > in the window you can see the shortcut right click > properties > save the desired

answered Jun 24 '16 at 18:24

Mehdi Raash

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Change the DEFAULT console window font in Windows 10

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