How to get different fonts on Discord
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- Browse the generated Discord fonts and pick the one you like.
- Click Copy next to that style.
- Paste it into Discord โ a message, your server nickname, a channel name, or your About Me.
These aren't installed fonts โ they're special Unicode characters Discord already supports, which is why you can copy and paste them anywhere in the app on desktop, iOS and Android.
What font does Discord use?
Discord's interface uses a custom typeface called gg sans (earlier versions used Whitney, and Noto Sans for some scripts). You can't change Discord's built-in font, but the generator above lets you style your own text so it stands out in chat, names and bios.
Where to use your Discord fonts
- Server nickname: stand out in the member list.
- Messages: add emphasis to announcements and titles.
- Channel & category names: give your server a themed look.
- About Me / bio: personalize your profile.
Discord markdown cheat sheet โ and where it stops working
Inside messages, Discord has its own formatting syntax, and it's worth knowing both tools:
**bold**โ bold,*italic*โ italic,__underline__โ underline,~~strikethrough~~# Header,## Subheaderat the start of a line for big announcement text`inline code`and triple backticks for code blocks||spoiler||to hide text until clicked,> quotefor quoting
Markdown only works inside messages. The moment you want styled text in a nickname, channel name, category, About Me or custom status, markdown does nothing โ that's exactly where the Unicode fonts above come in. Many server owners combine both: markdown headers for announcements, Unicode styles for the server's names and structure.
Building an aesthetic server with styled names
- Channel names: a consistent style like ๐๐๐๐ธ๐๐๐ or ๏ฝ๏ฝ ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ across channels instantly gives a server a theme. Discord lowercases standard letters in channel names, but many Unicode styles keep their look.
- Category headers: Small Caps or Fullwidth styles read like section titles and separate zones of the server.
- Nicknames for roles: styled prefixes help mods and bots stand out in the member list.
- Keep one plain anchor: leave key channels like #rules and #support in plain text so new members can't miss them.
Troubleshooting: mentions, search and missing glyphs
Two side effects to know about. First, @mentions match what's typed โ if your nickname is ๐ต๐๐, typing "Jay" won't autocomplete it; people will need to click your name or pick you from the member list, so heavily-styled nicknames trade a little convenience for the look. Second, a teammate on an older device may see boxes (โฏ) where a rare glyph should be โ the Bold, Italic and Small Caps styles use the most widely-supported characters if you want every member to see the same thing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these fonts in my Discord username?
They work reliably in server nicknames, channel names, your About Me and in messages. The newer unique @username has stricter rules, so some styles may be rejected there โ but nicknames accept them.
Are these Discord fonts safe?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser, nothing is installed, and your text is never uploaded.
What is the difference between Discord fonts and markdown?
Markdown (**bold**, *italic*, ~~strikethrough~~) only formats text inside a message and won't work in your name or bio. The Unicode fonts here work everywhere, including names and bios.
Do these fonts work in my Discord custom status?
Yes โ the custom status field accepts Unicode characters, so you can paste any style there just like in your About Me.
Why can't people @mention my styled nickname?
Mention autocomplete matches typed letters, and styled characters aren't the same letters. Friends can still click your name or pick you from the member list.