Discord offers a variety of markdown formatting options to enhance your messages, but many users often wonder how to make small text in Discord. While Discord doesn’t offer native font size controls for messages, there are still several creative workarounds that can give the appearance of smaller or subtler text. Whether you want to whisper a message, stylize a quote, or just have fun with formatting, here’s how to do it.
How To Make Small Text In Discord
Although you can’t technically reduce the font size in Discord messages, there are a few clever ways to make your text look smaller or more subtle. These include using inline code formatting, spoiler tags, and Unicode small text. Let’s take a closer look at each of these methods and how to use them effectively.
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Using Inline Code Blocks
The easiest way to simulate small text in Discord is by using inline code blocks. These make your text appear in a monospaced font, which is slightly more compact than regular text.
How to use it:
- Type a backtick (`) before and after your text.
- Example:
| vbnet `This looks like small text` |
Result in Discord: This looks like small text
This method is great for making commands, brief notes, or emphasis that appears toned down.
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Using Spoiler Tags
Spoiler tags are used to hide text until it is clicked, which gives it a more subtle, “hidden” appearance. Although not technically small, it’s less immediately visible.
How to use it:
- Wrap your text in double vertical bars (||).
- Example:
| csharp ||This is a spoiler-style message|| |
Result in Discord: ||This is a spoiler-style message||
This method is useful for posting subtle information that only readers who click will see.
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Using Unicode Small Text (Superscript Or Subscript)
Another method involves Unicode characters that appear smaller than normal text. These can be copied and pasted from a Unicode generator or special characters table.
Here’s an example using superscript Unicode:
- Regular text: Hello
- Small text: ᵀʰᶦˢ ⁱˢ ˢᵐᵃˡˡ ᵗᵉˣᵗ
To generate small text, you can use tools like:
- lingojam.com/TinyTextGenerator
- fsymbols.com/generators/tiny
Steps:
- Go to the generator.
- Type your message.
- Copy the tiny/superscript text.
- Paste it in Discord.
This is the closest way to achieve visually “small” text in Discord.
Bonus Tip: Bots & Embeds
If you’re managing a server and want more control over how text appears, you can use bots like Carl-bot, Dyno, or Embed Generator tools to customize text style inside embedded messages. Embeds can include bold, italic, small-looking fonts (monospaced), and color styling.
However, you need admin permissions or the right roles to use bots or embed features effectively.
Summary
Discord doesn’t offer traditional font resizing, but there are multiple clever ways to make your text appear smaller or subtler:
- Use backticks (`) for inline code blocks
- Wrap your text in || for spoiler tags
- Use Unicode small text generators
- Advanced users can use bots and embeds for stylized messages
Each of these methods gives you a unique way to stand out in chat or make messages look quieter and more discreet.
FAQs
Can I actually reduce the font size in Discord?
No, Discord does not allow users to manually reduce font size within messages. However, you can adjust font scale in settings for personal view.
What is the backtick symbol and where is it?
The backtick (`) is typically located on the same key as the tilde (~) on most keyboards, usually to the left of the number 1.
Do bots allow for smaller text?
Not directly, but bots like Carl-bot can create embeds, which use a different format and can include monospaced or lighter-looking text.
Is Unicode text safe to use on Discord?
Yes, Unicode characters are safe and commonly used. Just make sure not to overuse them as they may not render well on all devices.
