Google Keyboard, aka Gboard, is one of the most popular keyboard apps for Android devices. It’s got the best in class autocorrection, text prediction, and also a lot of cool features such as themes, a clipboard as well as the option to change keyboard height. Google has been updating the Gboard app from time to time. However, this time, a brand new big update is coming to the keyboard app.
Yes, you read that right. But, you might say, doesn’t the Gboard app already have many features? Yes, it does, but, this new feature for the Gboard app will simply raise the bar for every other keyboard app out there. What’s this new feature, then?
Switching Fonts Using The Gboard App
The new feature we are talking about has been first spotted by 9to5Google. This new feature lets you easily switch between fonts. You can now change fonts between the system default font and Gboard default. The feature is currently available for some users in the beta release. The feature will probably roll out in a few weeks or even days to all users.
How to Change Fonts With Gboard App
As stated above, the feature is available to a limited number of users for now so, even if you have updated the Gboard app on your Android smartphone to the latest available beta, you might not find this new feature.
- You will need to have the latest Gboard beta (version 14.7)
- Open the Settings menu for Gboard.
- Choose Preferences followed by Appearance.
- The Font menu will be present on this screen.
- Tap on it to pick between the system default or the Gboard default font.
Joining The Gboard Beta Version
If you are someone who loves to test out and try new features for the Gboard app before they are released globally, you will have to sign up for the beta version via the Google Play Store, here is how you do it.
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap on the Search icon at the bottom and type in Gboard.
- From the search results, tap on Gboard to open up the app store page.
- Scroll down a bit to where it says Join the beta.
- Tap on Join and in a few moments you will register for the beta program for the app.
- There will be an app update available for you to install.
- Install the update, and you will now be on the beta version of the Gboard app.
Closing Thoughts
This is everything you need to know about the brand-new font switch feature for Gboard. The feature should be available to all users in the coming weeks or months.
What do you think about this feature? Is this something that you like, or do you believe Gboard already has a lot of good features? Let us know your thoughts below.
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