How to Change Fonts on Any Website

What is the Font Feature?

Helperbird lets you change the font on any website to one that is easier for you to read. This means you can replace hard-to-read fonts with clearer, more comfortable options like Lexend, OpenDyslexic, or Comic Sans.

The font change applies to all the text on the page instantly, so you can see the difference right away.

Who is This For?

This feature is helpful for:

• People with dyslexia who find certain fonts easier to read
• Anyone who struggles with small, thin, or decorative fonts
• Students who want a consistent reading experience across different websites
• People with visual stress or eye strain
• Anyone who simply prefers a different font style

Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar. It looks like a small owl and is usually in the top-right corner of your browser.

This will open the Helperbird menu.

Step 2: Open the All Features Section

Scroll down to the bottom of the Helperbird menu. You will see a section called All Features.

Click the arrow next to All Features to expand it and show all available features.

Step 3: Find Text Settings

Look through the list of features until you see Text settings.

It has a yellow icon with the letter "T" on it.

Step 4: Open Text Settings

Click on Text settings to open it.

A panel will appear with three tabs at the top: Text, Colors, and Border.

Make sure the Text tab is selected. This is where you will find the font options.

Step 5: Turn on the Font Feature

In the Text tab, you will see Font at the top with a toggle switch next to it.

Click the toggle switch to turn it on. The toggle will turn green when it is enabled.

Step 6: Choose Your Font

Once the Font feature is on, a list of fonts will appear below the toggle.

Click on any font name to select it. A green checkmark will appear next to the font you choose.

The font will apply to the website immediately. You can try different fonts to see which one you like best.

Available Fonts

Helperbird includes 25 font options:

Standard Fonts:

• Arial – A clean, simple sans-serif font that is easy to read
• Comic Sans – A friendly, informal font that many people with dyslexia find easier to read
• Courier – A monospaced font where every letter takes the same width
• Georgia – A serif font designed for easy reading on screens
• Gothic – A clean, modern sans-serif font
• Helvetica – A classic, neutral sans-serif font
• Impact – A bold, heavy font for emphasis
• Palatino – An elegant serif font based on Renaissance designs
• Tahoma – A clear sans-serif font with good readability
• Times – A traditional serif font used in newspapers
• Trebuchet – A humanist sans-serif font with good legibility
• Verdana – A wide sans-serif font designed for screen reading
• Bookman – A traditional serif font with a friendly appearance

Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts (Lexend Family):

• Lexend Deca – Designed to reduce visual stress and improve reading fluency
• Lexend Exa – Wider letter spacing for easier word recognition
• Lexend Giga – Even wider spacing for maximum readability
• Lexend Mega – Extra-wide variant for those who need more space
• Lexend Peta – Extremely wide spacing between letters
• Lexend Zetta – The widest Lexend variant available

Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts (OpenDyslexic Family):

• OpenDyslexic – Weighted bottoms on letters help prevent them from rotating or flipping
• OpenDyslexic Bold – A bolder version for better visibility
• OpenDyslexic Italic – An italic version for emphasis

Decorative Fonts:

• Lora – A well-balanced serif font with moderate contrast
• Lora Bold – A bolder version for headings or emphasis
• Lora Italic – An italic version for quotes or emphasis

Note: Some fonts (Lora, Lora Bold, Lora Italic) are not available on iPad.

Tip: If you have dyslexia, try OpenDyslexic or one of the Lexend fonts first. These fonts are specifically designed to reduce letter confusion and make reading less tiring.

Video Tutorial

Need Additional Help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.