How to Make Discord Text Smaller

Discord offers several ways to create smaller text in messages and adjust the overall interface text size. Here are the most effective methods:

Method 1: Adjusting Interface Text Size

In Discord Desktop/Web:

Click the ⚙️ Settings gear icon (bottom left)
Navigate to "Appearance" in the left sidebar
Find the "Chat Font Scaling" section
Drag the slider to the left for smaller text
Choose from: 12px, 14px, 16px, 18px, 20px, or 24px
Changes apply immediately

In Discord Mobile:

Tap your profile picture (bottom right)
Tap "Appearance"
Adjust "Text Size" slider
Changes preview in real-time

Available Text Sizes:

12px: Very small (good for large monitors)
14px: Small (default for many users)
16px: Medium (Discord default)
18px: Large
20px: Very large
24px: Extra large (accessibility)

Method 2: Using Spoiler Text

Spoiler text appears smaller when collapsed:

Spoiler Syntax:

||your text here||

Result: Text appears with black bars that can be clicked to reveal

Method 3: Unicode Small Characters

Use Unicode small caps and superscript characters:

Small Caps Characters:

Normal: HELLO WORLD

Small caps: ʜᴇʟʟᴏ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ

Character Mapping:

A → ᴀ, B → ʙ, C → ᴄ, D → ᴅ, E → ᴇ
F → ғ, G → ɢ, H → ʜ, I → ɪ, J → ᴊ
K → ᴋ, L → ʟ, M → ᴍ, N → ɴ, O → ᴏ
P → ᴘ, Q → Q, R → ʀ, S → s, T → ᴛ
U → ᴜ, V → ᴠ, W → ᴡ, X → x, Y → ʏ, Z → ᴢ

Method 4: Superscript Text

Superscript Characters:

Numbers: ⁰¹²³⁴⁵⁶⁷⁸⁹

Letters: ᵃᵇᶜᵈᵉᶠᵍʰⁱʲᵏˡᵐⁿᵒᵖᑫʳˢᵗᵘᵛʷˣʸᶻ

Example: This is normal text ᵃⁿᵈ ᵗʰⁱˢ ⁱˢ ˢᵘᵖᵉʳˢᶜʳⁱᵖᵗ

Method 5: Subscript Text

Subscript Characters:

Numbers: ₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉

Letters: ₐₑᵢₒᵤ (limited availability)

Example: H₂O, CO₂, Xₙ

Method 6: Using Text Generators

Online tools can convert normal text to small Unicode text:

Popular Text Generators:

YayText: Multiple small text styles
LingoJam: Small caps generator
Font Generator: Various Unicode styles
Cool Text: Stylized small text

How to Use:

Visit a Unicode text generator website
Enter your normal text
Select "Small Caps" or "Tiny Text" style
Copy the converted text
Paste into Discord

Method 7: Code Blocks for Smaller Appearance

Inline code formatting can make text appear smaller:

Inline Code:

Syntax: `your text here`

Result: Text appears in monospace font with grey background

Zoom and Display Settings

Browser Zoom (Discord Web):

Press Ctrl + - (Windows) or Cmd + - (Mac) to zoom out
Press Ctrl + 0 or Cmd + 0 to reset zoom
Use browser zoom settings for fine control

System Display Settings:

Windows: Settings > System > Display > Scale and layout
Mac: System Preferences > Displays > Resolution
Linux: Display settings in system preferences

Accessibility Considerations

⚠️ Accessibility Note: Very small text can be difficult to read for users with visual impairments. Use smaller text sparingly and consider your audience.

Best Practices:

Use small text for emphasis, not entire messages
Ensure important information remains readable
Test readability on different devices
Provide normal-sized alternatives when needed
Consider colorblind-friendly formatting

Troubleshooting Small Text Issues

Common Problems and Solutions:

Problem	Solution
Unicode characters not displaying	Update Discord app or use different browser
Text too small to read	Increase chat font scaling in settings
Inconsistent text sizes	Reset zoom settings and font scaling
Mobile text too small	Adjust system font size or Discord app settings

Creative Uses for Small Text

Footnotes: Add small explanatory notes
Signatures: Create compact message signatures
Timestamps: Add discrete time information
Metadata: Include non-essential information
Artistic Text: Create text-based art with varying sizes

✅ Pro Tip: Combine different text sizes and formatting methods to create visually interesting messages while maintaining readability.

Mobile-Specific Considerations

Small text is harder to read on mobile screens
Touch targets become smaller with tiny text
Some Unicode characters may not render properly
System font settings affect Discord text size
Consider using voice messages for complex information

How to Make Discord Text Smaller