Your Resume Fonts (How to Customize)

Customizing Your New Resume Fonts on Microsoft Word (But Works for Apple Pages and Google Docs)

Watch our short resume template help video (using Microsoft Word) on how to customize the fonts on your resume template. This resume help video takes you step by step through the basics so you can finish your beautiful resume template in minutes.

REMEMBER: The process is similar to using Apple Pages or Google Docs. If you use a PC, use Control instead of Command for shortcuts.

HOT TIP #1: Do not use loud, abrasive font colors but muted colors that create a professional look.

HOT TIP #2: Only use standard fonts like the ones on our templates. Your resume must be easy to understand by the average reader.

The Art of Resume - Girl Making a Resume Template

Step-by-Step - Customizing Resume Template Fonts

The Art of Resume Template | How to Change Font Colors on Your Resume with Microsoft Word

1) Highlight specific text or select text box

2) Font Style, Size, Bold, Italic Go to Home Menu → Dropdown

3) Font Color Go to Home Menu → Bottom Row → "A" dropdown → Select Color Specific Font Color

Desktop person creating a resume

4) Go to Home Menu → Bottom Row → "A" dropdown → More Colors → Along the top of the Color Window, select second icon (with color scales):

  • Using an eyedropper tool for exact color matching with other shapes or images
  • (Adding a HEX # for exact color changes

These simple steps will simplify your resume workflow and keep your resume looking clean and professional.