Where to Customize Typography
To access typography settings:
Log in to your WordPress Dashboard
Go to Appearance → Customize
The customization panel will open with a preview of your website
Navigate to Global → Typography
All typography changes you make here affect your website globally unless overridden.
Typography Presets
At the top of the Typography settings, you’ll find Presets.
What Typography Presets Do
Typography presets are predefined font combinations that apply a complete typography style to your website with one click.
When you select a preset, it automatically:
Sets font families for body text and headings
Applies balanced font sizes and weights
Creates a consistent visual hierarchy
Presets are useful if you:
Want a quick and professional typography setup
Prefer not to configure fonts manually
Need a good starting point before customizing further
You can always modify individual typography settings after choosing a preset.
Base Font Settings
The Base Font section defines the default fonts used throughout your website. It includes two main options:
Body Font
The Body Font controls regular text across your website, including:
Paragraphs
Descriptions
Blog content
General page text
Body Font Options Explained
Font Family
Selects the font used for body text.Inherit
Uses the font defined by your theme or higher-level settings. Choosing this option means the theme’s default font will be used.
Font Size
Controls how large body text appears.Font Weight
Controls how thick or bold the text is.Line Height
Controls the vertical space between lines of text. Increasing line height improves readability, especially for long paragraphs.Letter Spacing
Adjusts the space between letters. Small increases can improve clarity, while larger values create a more stylized look.Text Transformation
Changes how text appears, such as:Uppercase
Lowercase
Capitalized
This affects appearance only and does not change the actual text content.
Headings Font
The Headings Font controls all headings by default, including:
Page titles
Section headings
Headlines
Headings Font Options Explained
Font Family
Sets the font used for all headings.Inherit
Uses the default heading font provided by your theme.
Font Weight
Controls how bold headings appear.Font Size (Base)
Defines the general size used for headings before individual heading levels are adjusted.Line Height
Adjusts spacing between lines in multi-line headings.Letter Spacing
Controls spacing between letters in headings, often used for stylistic emphasis.Text Transformation
Allows you to display headings in uppercase, lowercase, or capitalized text.
Individual Heading Levels (H1 – H6)
Below the base typography settings, you’ll find controls for each heading level:
H1 – Main page titles
H2 – Section headings
H3 – H6 – Subheadings and smaller titles
Each heading level can be customized independently.
What “Inherit” Means for Headings
When a heading level is set to Inherit:
It follows the Headings Font settings
No separate customization is applied
This helps maintain consistent typography across your website.
Customizing Individual Headings
When you customize a specific heading level (for example H1), you can adjust:
Font family
Font size
Font weight
Line height
Letter spacing
Text transformation (uppercase, lowercase)
This allows you to create a clear visual hierarchy between titles and subheadings.
Paragraph Spacing
Typography settings may also include paragraph spacing options, such as:
Space below paragraphs
Vertical spacing between text blocks
These settings help improve readability and layout balance.
Preview Your Typography Changes
All typography changes are shown instantly in the preview.
It’s recommended to:
Scroll through different pages
Review headings and body text together
Ensure spacing and readability feel balanced
When to Use Inherit vs Custom Fonts
Use Inherit when:
You want to follow your theme’s default design
You prefer minimal customization
You want consistent typography with less setup
Customize fonts when:
You want brand-specific typography
You need stronger visual hierarchy
You want headings to stand out from body text
Save Your Changes
When you’re satisfied with your typography:
Click Publish to apply the changes to your website
Important Notes
Available typography options depend on your active theme
Some themes limit font customization
Advanced typography control may require a different theme