# Text Settings

The Text tab controls how labels fit on keys. It is especially useful when you use long key names, alternative layout labels, or top labels from key modifiers.

## Overview

Open **Preferences** and switch to the **Text** tab to adjust the typography used by OverKeys. These settings affect the keyboard overlay immediately and are saved with your preferences.

## Available Controls

- **Font family**: Choose the font used for key labels
- **Font weight**: Adjust how bold key text appears
- **Key font size**: Set the size for short key labels
- **Long key font size**: Set the size for longer key labels and alternate labels
- **Top label font size**: Set the size for labels shown at the top of modifier-style keys
- **Space font size**: Set the size for the spacebar label

## When To Adjust Them

- Use a smaller **Long key font size** when your layout contains many labels such as `Backspace`, `Enter`, or custom layer names
- Use a smaller **Top label font size** when key modifiers need to show both a top label and a tracked key on the same keycap
- Keep **Space font size** close to the key font size so the spacebar matches the rest of the layout visually

## Setup Instructions

1. Open OverKeys
2. Right-click the OverKeys icon in the system tray
3. Select **Preferences**
4. Go to the **Text** tab
5. Adjust the sliders until the labels fit your layout cleanly

## Related Docs

- [Custom Font](../advanced/custom-font.md)
- [Key Modifiers](../advanced/key-modifiers.md)