Discord mobile does not have a built-in setting to change the app's font style or the font face used in messages. If you want to make your messages look different on mobile, the method is to type special formatting characters directly into the message composer, not by picking a font from a menu.
Does Discord mobile font style have a setting?
No. There is no documented Discord mobile menu path for changing the actual font face or “font style” of messages in the app itself. The app does not provide a setting to switch between different font families on iPhone or Android. If by “font style” you mean making text bold, italic, or underlined, that is done by typing formatting syntax, not by changing a setting.
How to format message text with markdown
Discord text styling on mobile is done by typing formatting characters in the message box. There is no tap-to-open font menu. To format a message, type the syntax directly into the composer before sending. Users can combine different font styles within a single message for dynamic presentation. Overusing unconventional font styles may detract from readability and conversation cohesiveness.
- Type
textto make the text bold. - Type
textor_text_to make the text italic. - Type
__text__to underline the text. - Type
~~text~~to apply strikethrough. Strikethrough font style can indicate changes or provide additional context. - Type
`text`(a single backtick) to format as inline code. Monospace font style can be used to showcase code snippets or highlight technical terms.
Message formatting applies when the message is sent after entering the formatting characters. This method changes the appearance of the specific message being sent, not the app’s UI font.
How to change text size on iPhone
Discord does not have an in-app font size control on iPhone. The documented path uses the iOS system accessibility settings. Customizing font size can accommodate diverse user preferences and accessibility needs.
- Open your iPhone’s Settings app.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Scroll down and tap Per-App Settings (at the bottom of the list).
- Tap Add App and select Discord.
- Tap Larger Text and adjust the slider to your preferred size. Enclosing text with a single asterisk (*) results in slightly larger text, double asterisks (**) further increases font size.
This setting only affects text within Discord on your iPhone. It does not change the app’s font style or the font face.
How to change chat font scaling on Android
Android users have a dedicated control within the Discord app for adjusting chat text size.
- Open Discord and tap your Profile icon (bottom-right corner).
- Tap Appearance.
- Find Chat Font Scaling and use the slider to increase or decrease the text size in chat.
This control adjusts the size of message text only. It does not change the app’s font style or font face. No separate Discord-wide font size control outside this menu is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Discord mobile change the font itself?
No. No official mobile setting was documented for changing the app’s font face. The only way to alter how text looks is through markdown formatting (bold, italics, etc.) or by adjusting text size.
Can Discord mobile change message size?
Yes. Android has a Chat Font Scaling slider under Appearance. iPhone users can use the iOS per-app accessibility setting for Larger Text to increase message size in Discord.
Does this work on all devices?
The documented options are Android in-app font scaling and iPhone system per-app text sizing. Font style changes are generally compatible across different devices. No separate font-style control by device model is documented.
Are there documented limits?
Yes. Android’s chat font scaling exists only in Appearance, and iOS uses system accessibility text sizing. No source documents a dedicated mobile font-style switch or a mobile font picker. You can customize font styles for different Discord servers on mobile.
Does changing text size affect Discord audio and sound settings?
No. Adjusting text size or formatting has no effect on Discord audio and sound settings, which are controlled separately in the app’s voice and video menus.
Related reading: How To Change Status In Discord Mobile.
