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Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

BenPearse — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:11:56 GMT

Is there a way to set the default font for ArcGIS Pro? I have changed the default font under options, but when I make a text box or a legend in my project it still defaults to Tahoma.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

DanPatterson — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:16:08 GMT

C:\YourInstallFolder\Resources\Fonts

see if copying the font there helps. It is supposed to check your windows font folder, but you never know

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

BenPearse — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:58:52 GMT

That didn't seem to work. The Century Gothic font wasn't in that folder, but I added it and nothing changed. I also tried changing the default font to one that was in that folder, but that didn't work either.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

DanPatterson — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:05:33 GMT

Are you using the maplex labeling engine?

Options, Map and Scene, Label Engine ...

Here is what the default font covers

Text on a map—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

BenPearse — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:32:56 GMT

Yes I am using the maplex labeling engine. And that is where I changed my default font but it is still Tahoma when I add in a new text box or anything with text.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

BenPearse — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:38:44 GMT

Oh I see what is happening. If I create new labels for a layer they use my default font settings. Which is great, but is there no way to apply this to the default font for the legend or other text boxes?

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

DanPatterson — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:54:56 GMT

Then there is

BUG-000136005: The default font applied in the 'Text and Graphic' s.. (esri.com)

see additional information since it is Not in Current Production Plan

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

wayfaringrob — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:01:20 GMT

Yeah, I have my default changed too but still get Tahoma all the time in different parts of the software.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

BenPearse — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:05:32 GMT

I followed that link but still couldn't get it to work. I changed the Default Text Symbol to "Boundary", then when I added a text box that became my default font, but I can't figure out how to add a new project style with the font I would like.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

DanPatterson — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:50:23 GMT

apparently you can't from what I have read

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

AubriOtis — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:35:54 GMT

Hi,

There are 2 settings for fonts, each applies to different parts of the software.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

BenPearse — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:17:57 GMT

Thanks for your post. I can set the default font to a style of my choosing in your red boxed area, the issue is when I try to set the font for your orange boxed area I have to choose from a "Project Style" instead of just selecting a new font.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

AubriOtis — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:11:34 GMT

Yes, you do have to pick a text style item, which can include things like color, size, halos, and more. It is possible to make a style item for just a font though. For me, the easiest way to do this is to add some text in an ArcGIS Pro layout and format it, then right click on it and choose Save to Style. Now you have a style item you can select in the option.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

BenPearse — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:20:13 GMT

Yes! That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much for your help.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

JamesPoeschel — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:03:21 GMT

To sum up:

1. Insert a text in a layout view and set it up how you want your default text to be

2. Right click on the text and click "Save to Style"

3. After saving the style, go to the Project tab -> Options -> Text and Graphics -> under the "Default Graphic Element Symbols" (Not under Default Font) and click the "Aa" button next to Text.

4. Select the text symbol you just saved and click ok.

Re: Set default font in ArcGIS Pro

JohannaKraus2 — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:38:54 GMT

This is helpful - thank you! Also, it seems ridiculous!