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Google Spreadsheets
Google Spreadsheets
2. Formatting of Cells and Ranges
Basic Editing OperationsFormatting DataWorking with FontsFormatting Text and Filling with ColorFormatting BordersMerging Cells and Text AlignmentClear Formatting and Paint Format ToolsSelecting Cells and RangesAdjusting Column and Row Size and PositionCopying and Deleting Columns and Rows Freezing and Grouping Rows and Columns
Working with Fonts
Setting Font Style
The font style affects the visual perception of the text.
- On the toolbar, click the dropdown menu for fonts:
- You will see a list of available fonts. Among them are standard fonts like Arial (default), Times New Roman, Courier New, and others;
- To find additional fonts, click More fonts at the top of the list;
- In the window that opens, you can use the search bar to find the desired font;
- To the right of the search bar are filters:
- Script — allows you to select fonts for different language scripts;
- Show — filters fonts by style: Display (decorative), Handwriting (handwritten), Monospace (fixed width), Serif (serif), Sans Serif (sans serif);
- Sort — sorts fonts by name, date added, or popularity;
- After selecting the desired font(s) and clicking OK, it will be added to the standard fonts in the font menu;
- Select the desired font from the list.
Setting Font Size
The font size determines the readability of the text and its emphasis.
- On the toolbar, click the dropdown menu for font size;
- Select the desired font size from the available options, such as 10, 12, 14, etc;
- You can also use the + and – buttons next to the dropdown menu to increase or decrease the font size.
You can also change the font size via the Format → Font size tab.
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