Google Fonts for Confluence — User Guide
Related blog post: How to configure Google Fonts in Confluence
Overview
Google Fonts for Confluence lets you display text using any of the 1942+ Google Fonts directly on your Confluence pages. Customize font family, variant, size, color, and alignment with a live preview.
Getting Started
Inserting Google Fonts Text
- Edit a Confluence page
- Type
/google fontsin the editor and select Google Fonts for Confluence - The configuration panel opens with font options and a live preview
- Choose your font, style, and text
- Click Save to insert the styled text
Re-editing
Click on an existing Google Fonts macro and select Edit to reopen the configuration panel. All your settings are preserved.
Configuration Options
Font Family
Search and select from 1942+ Google Fonts. Use the search dropdown to quickly find your preferred font.
Font Variant
Choose from available variants for the selected font:
| Variant | Description |
|---|---|
| Regular | Default weight |
| Italic | Italic style |
| Bold | Bold weight |
| Bold Italic | Bold italic style |
Available variants depend on the selected font family.
Text Size
Enter any font size in pixels using the numeric input field. There is no enforced limit — common ranges:
| Usage | Recommended Size |
|---|---|
| Body text | 14–18px |
| Headings | 24–48px |
| Display / Hero | 60–120px |
Text Color
Pick a text color using the built-in color picker. Choose from quick-select swatches for common colors, or switch to the palette to fine-tune the exact shade and edit RGB values directly.
Text Alignment
| Option | Alignment |
|---|---|
| Left | Align text to the left |
| Center | Center the text |
| Right | Align text to the right |
Preview Text
Type your content in the preview area to see how it looks with the selected font and settings in real-time.
Dark Mode Support
The macro automatically adapts to Confluence's dark/light theme for comfortable reading in both modes.
Tips
- Use the search box to quickly filter fonts by name
- Preview your text at different sizes before saving
- Use bold or italic variants for emphasis within your content
- Combine custom colors with Google Fonts for branded text styling
Related Blog Posts
- How to configure Google Fonts in Confluence
- Google Fonts for Confluence: Performance Impact & FAQ
- Google Fonts for Confluence — Which Custom Typography App Fits Your Team?
Support
For issues or feature requests, please visit the app's listing on the Atlassian Marketplace.