Is there a difference between the default font in free Canvas and Canvas LMS

We have been using free Canvas and are now subscribers. I used the default template and don't see any options to choose a font, nor do I see options at the course-level. Is the default font the same between the two platforms? (I can't see a difference, but my colleagues do.) And if so, can admin change the font for the instance, or instructors set the font for their courses? (besides the elementary platform being different)

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Chris

Hi @CindyBryan,

As far as I know, the "regular" (not elementary) version of Canvas has used Lato as it's default font for years. This should be the same between free-for-teacher and a paid Instructure-hosted instance of Canvas. If you previously had an older open-source Canvas or something heavily customized through CSS it's possible the default font was different, but the Canvas font isn't something that is an out-of-the-box selection to customize.

I hope this helps!

-Chris

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Chris

Hi @CindyBryan,

I hope this helps!

-Chris

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