Get Rid of Cascadia Monofont in Updated Windows 10/Windows 11
Microsoft introduced Cascadia Monofont in Windows 10 and later in Windows 11 as the default monospaced font for the terminal and other command-line applications. While Cascadia Monofont has some advantages, many users prefer the traditional Consolas font found in previous versions of Windows.
Why Get Rid of Cascadia Monofont?
Cascadia Monofont was designed for improved legibility at small sizes, and it has a distinctive look. However, some users may find it too bold or too narrow, which can make it difficult to distinguish certain characters. Additionally, those who prefer the classic appearance of Consolas may wish to revert to that font for consistency with previous Windows versions.
How to Change the Default Monospaced Font in Windows 10/Windows 11
To change the default monospaced font in Windows 10/Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Press Win + X and choose "Settings" from the list.
- In the "Settings" window, type "Font" in the search bar and click on "Font" settings.
- On the "Font" settings page, scroll down to find the "Monospaced" section.
- Click on the "Current Font" dropdown menu and select "Consolas" (or any other preferred font).
- Click the Save button to apply the change.
Note that this will only change the default font for terminal applications and other command-line tools. If you want to change the font for a specific application, follow the application's instructions for customizing the font.
Using Cascadia Monofont in Stack Overflow Websites
Even if you have changed the default monospaced font in your operating system, you might still encounter Cascadia Monofont when browsing Stack Overflow or other websites that use the new font. These websites use custom stylesheets, so the font you see in a website is not affected by your system's font settings.
To make the websites use Consolas instead of Cascadia Monofont, you can add a custom user stylesheet in your browser. Here's how:
- In your browser, look for the "Settings" or "Preferences" option.
- Find the "User Stylesheet" or "Custom CSS" settings.
- Add the following code:
@font-face {
font-family: 'Consolas';
src: url('https:///fonts/Consolas.ttf');
}
.terminal-line .CodeMirror pre,
.terminal-line .CodeMirror-sizer,
.terminal-line .CodeMirror-placeholder {
font-family: Consolas, monospace !important;
}
Note that the URL for the Consolas font may vary depending on your browser. You can use the @font-face option in the stylesheet to define a custom font URL if needed.
- Cascadia Monofont is the default monospaced font in Windows 10 and Windows 11, but some users may prefer Consolas or other monospaced fonts.
- To change the default monospaced font in Windows 10/Windows 11, use the "Font" settings.
- To change the font in specific applications, follow the application's instructions.
- Websites like Stack Overflow use custom stylesheets, so you may need to add a custom user stylesheet to make them use Consolas instead of Cascadia Monofont.