Change Your Font in Snapchat's Text Tool

Snapchat lets you pick from several font styles when you add text to a photo or video. The fonts are built into the app — you do not need to read anything or change your phone's system settings. To change the font, tap the text you have already typed, then swipe left or right across the text itself until you see a style you want.

The font options appear as you swipe. Each swipe cycles to the next available style. Keep swiping until you land on the one that fits your snap. Once you release, that font stays on the text until you change it again.

Key Takeaways

  • Add text to your snap first by tapping the text icon, then type your message.
  • Tap the text you just typed to select it, then swipe left or right across the text to cycle through font styles.
  • Snapchat offers roughly six to eight font options that rotate as you swipe.
  • You can change the font on individual text boxes separately — each text element can have its own style.
  • Font changes are saved to that text box only and do not affect text you add later.

Step-by-Step: Adding and Styling Text

Start by taking a photo or recording a video in Snapchat. Once you have your snap, look for the text icon — it looks like a capital T and sits in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Tap it.

A text box will appear in the center of your snap. Type your message. When you are done typing, tap outside the text box or press the checkmark to finish editing the words themselves.

Now tap directly on the text you just created. The text will highlight. Swipe your finger left or right across the text — not across the screen, but directly on the letters. Each swipe moves you to the next font style. Stop when you see one you like.

The Font Styles Available

Snapchat rotates through roughly six to eight different fonts as you swipe. The styles include a standard sans-serif font, a bold blocky version, a thin elegant style, a script-like cursive option, and a few others that vary slightly in weight and spacing. The exact number and appearance can shift with app updates, but the swiping method stays the same.

Each font is designed to be readable on a snap, even when the text is small. Some styles work better for headlines or emphasis, while others suit longer messages. Try swiping through to see which ones match the tone of your snap.

Changing Fonts on Multiple Text Boxes

If you add more than one text element to the same snap, you can style each one differently. Add your first text, change its font, then tap the text icon again to add a second text box. Type the new message and swipe to choose its font separately.

This means you could have a bold headline in one style and a caption in another. Each text box remembers its own font choice, so you can mix and match styles on a single snap.

What Happens If You Edit the Text Later

If you tap a text box again to edit the words, the font stays the same. Changing the message does not reset the style. However, if you delete the text box and create a new one, the new box will start with Snapchat's default font, and you will need to swipe to change it again.

The font choice is tied to the text box itself, not to the words. So you can edit the message as many times as you want without losing your font selection.

Font Changes Do Not Affect Other Snaps

The font you choose applies only to that text box in that snap. When you send the snap or save it, the font is locked in. If you create a new snap later, the text tool starts fresh with the default font, and you will need to swipe again to pick a different style.

Snapchat does not have a "default font" setting that carries across all your snaps. Each snap is independent, so you choose the font every time you add text.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use custom fonts or fonts from my phone on Snapchat?

No. Snapchat only offers the built-in fonts that come with the app. You cannot import fonts from your phone or read new ones. The swipe method cycles through the styles Snapchat provides.

What if I cannot see the font change when I swipe?

Make sure you are swiping directly on the text itself, not on the background of the snap. Tap the text first to select it, then swipe across the letters. If the text is very small, it may be harder to swipe accurately — try making the text larger first by pinching and dragging the text box.

Do my friends see the font I chose?

Yes. The font is part of the snap, so anyone who views it will see the same style you selected. The font is saved with the image or video.

Can I change the font color and the font style at the same time?

Yes. After you swipe to pick a font style, you can tap the color icon (usually a circle or palette icon near the text tool) to change the text color separately. Font style and color are two different settings.

What if I want the default font back?

Just swipe through the font options until you cycle back to the standard style. Since the fonts rotate, keep swiping and you will return to the original font eventually.