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# Customize text typeface, size, and style in reports

> Customize text typeface, size, and style in Sigma reports. Use preset text styles or granular font options to match branding.

When building reports in Sigma, you can customize text elements to meet your branding needs by using preset text styles, as well as more granular typeface and font sizing options.

By default, when you create a text element in a report, a default preset style is used. Reports allow you to switch between the preset style options, as well as "break" these preset styles in favor of using a custom font or size. This document covers how to [use the preset text styles available](#use-preset-text-styles) and how to [switch to more customized font options](#customize-text-typeface-and-size) if desired.

For more information on report themes and settings, like setting font throughout a report, see [Customize report settings and themes](/docs/customize-report-elements-settings-and-branding). For more information on reports in general, see [Reports overview](/docs/reports-overview).

## User requirements

* You must be assigned an [account type](/docs/account-type-and-license-overview) with **Create, edit, and publish reports** permission. See [Account type and license overview](/docs/account-type-and-license-overview).
* You must enter **Edit** mode to configure the following.

## Use preset text styles

By default, when you create a text element in a report, the **Medium paragraph** preset style is applied. To switch from one preset style to another preset style:

1. Select your text element and ensure the text is highlighted.
2. From the toolbar above, select your desired preset from the dropdown menu. The available presets are: **Large heading**, **Medium heading**, **Small heading**, **Large paragraph**, **Medium paragraph**, and **Small paragraph**.
   Even when using a preset text style, you can apply other text formatting options available in the report toolbar.

If you are using a [custom text typeface and size](#customize-text-typeface-and-size) and want to switch back to using a preset style:

1. Select your text element and ensure the text is highlighted.
2. In the toolbar, select <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/link-restore.svg" alt="" /> **Restore style**, then select your desired preset style from the dropdown menu.

## Customize text typeface and size

To apply a specific typeface or size option instead of using one of the preset styles:

1. Select your text element and ensure the text is highlighted.
2. In the toolbar, select <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/link-break.svg" alt="" /> **Break style**.
3. Select your desired typeface from the dropdown menu.
4. Enter your desired font size.
5. (Optional) Apply other text formatting options available in the report toolbar:

   <table>
     <thead>
       <tr>
         <th />

         <th />

         <th />
       </tr>
     </thead>

     <tbody>
       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/text-bold.svg" alt="" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Bold</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Bold the selected text.
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/italic.svg" alt="" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Italic</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Italicize the selected text.
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/underline.svg" alt="" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Underline</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Underline the selected text.
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/highlight_outlined.svg" alt="" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Highlight color</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Use the color picker, dropper, or palette to select a text highlight color.
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/controls_filled.svg" alt="" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Advanced settings</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           <p>Under advanced settings, you can access the following settings:</p>

           <ul><li><img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/strikethrough.svg" alt="" /> **Strikethrough**: Add a horizontal line through the center of the selected text.</li><li><img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/superscript.svg" alt="" /> **Superscript**: Format the selected text as superscript.</li><li><img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/subscript.svg" alt="" /> **Subscript**: Format the selected text as subscript.</li></ul>
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/text-color.svg" alt="Text color icon" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Text color</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Use the color picker, dropper, or palette to select a text color.
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/text-align_left.svg" alt="Left align icon" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Left align</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Change the alignment of the selected text.
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/text-align_center.svg" alt="Center align icon" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Center align</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Change the alignment of the selected text.
         </td>
       </tr>

       <tr>
         <td>
           <img src="https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/text-align_right.svg" alt="Right align icon" />
         </td>

         <td>
           <strong>Right align</strong>
         </td>

         <td>
           Change the alignment of the selected text.
         </td>
       </tr>
     </tbody>
   </table>

## Related resources

* [Tutorial: Build and export a sales report](/docs/tutorial-build-and-export-a-sales-report)
* [Create and edit reports](/docs/create-and-edit-reports)
* [Add elements and data to a report](/docs/add-elements-and-data-to-a-report)
* [Customize report settings and themes](/docs/customize-report-elements-settings-and-branding)
* [Customize element size, position, and layering](/docs/customize-element-size-position-and-layering)
* [Share and export reports](/docs/share-and-export-reports)