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September 28, 2023
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Change default type size in photoshop.

  • September 28, 2023
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Hi I would like to change my default type size in photoshop? 

 

I know about presets. and i know to change the default font i open ps without a document and change it then close photoshop. 

 

I try the same for type size but it changes when creating a new document and depending on the document size it seems to change the default type size?

 

WHY!

 

Thanks in advance

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mglush
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 29, 2023

I have not found a way to change the default font when you open a document but I did find an interesting work around.

Here are the steps:

Open a new document, and select the font, size and color (optional) that you want to use, or a font that you use consistently, and type some text.

Choose the Move tool. The Type is still selected--you should see a bounding box around the type.

Click back on the Type tool, and in the Options bar, click on dropdown menu of the Preset option for the Type tool.

Click the New Preset button on the right side and save this configuration as a new preset.

Now, open a new document, select the Type tool and first—go to your presets in the Options bar and select the preset you just created. 

When you click to create a new line of type it will be the font, size, and whatever other parameter you chose. And it will stay that same way until you choose the default Photoshop type settings again.

Let us know if that works for what you need1

Michelle

Participating Frequently
September 29, 2023

thanks for the reply, but in my question, I highlighted I know about the preset functions, so unfortunately this isn't what I'm after. I also explain in brief in my question how to change the default font too, im just stuck on the default size not being consistent. 

 

TY 

 

mglush
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 29, 2023

Hi!

I am not clear about where exactly you want to change the font size? Is it on your document, or is it in the interface (dialog boxes and menus, etc.)?

Michelle