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How to Change Font Size in Excel Power Query Editor
Question details
The user wants to adjust the text and code font size within the Power Query Editor for better readability.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reading data or writing M code in the Power Query Editor where the default text size is either too small or too large.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs a method to increase or decrease the interface and code font size, as there are no obvious graphical menu buttons for this action.
Ensure that your Microsoft Excel workbook is open, the Power Query Editor window is active, and your keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad available.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Adjust Font Size
The most direct way to change the font size in the Power Query Editor is by utilizing specific keyboard combinations with the numeric keypad.
Microsoft Excel's Power Query Editor currently relies on keyboard shortcuts rather than graphical menu settings to adjust the display size of your data and code. These shortcuts will instantly scale the text up or down for easier viewing.
In Excel, navigate to the 'Data' tab on the ribbon, click on 'Get Data', and select 'Launch Power Query Editor' to open the interface.
Click anywhere inside the Power Query Editor window to ensure it is active. Press and hold 'Ctrl' + 'Shift' + 'Numpad Plus (+)' simultaneously to increase the text size.
To make the text smaller, press and hold 'Ctrl' + 'Shift' + 'Numpad Minus (-)' simultaneously.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren't the font size shortcuts working in my Power Query Editor?
This usually happens if the Power Query Editor window is not the active, focused window on your screen, or if you are using the standard plus/minus keys on the main keyboard layout instead of the dedicated numeric keypad.
Can I change the font style or typeface in Power Query Editor?
No, currently the Power Query Editor only allows you to scale the font size up or down for readability purposes. You cannot change the actual font family or text style through the default interface settings.
Is there a menu option to change the font size without using shortcuts?
No, Microsoft Excel does not currently provide a dedicated graphical menu button within the Power Query Editor to adjust font size. You must use the Ctrl+Shift+Numpad (+/-) keyboard shortcuts.
