How to Make Small Text in Discord (Subtext + Tiny Text)

Discord does not have a font size setting, but there are two easy ways to make small text. The first is Discord’s built-in subtext format, which shrinks a whole line of a message. The second is tiny Unicode text, which you copy and paste into names, bios and statuses. This guide shows both methods step by step, with examples, and what to do when small text does not work.

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Method 1: Make Small Text in Discord with Subtext (-#)

Discord supports small gray text through a simple markdown code. Type -#, add a space, then your text.

-# this text is small

Steps:

1. Click the message box in any channel or DM.
2. Type -# at the very start of a line.
3. Press the space bar once.
4. Type your message and press Enter.

Your text appears smaller than normal chat text and in a softer gray color.

Rules for subtext

• The -# must be at the start of the line. Text before it on the same line will break it.
• You need a space after -#.
• Each small line needs its own -#. For two small lines, start both lines with it.
• Subtext works in messages, not in usernames, nicknames or channel names.

Subtext is one of several Discord formatting codes. For bold, italic, strikethrough and spoilers, see our Discord markdown cheat sheet.

Method 2: Use Tiny Unicode Text

If you want small letters in a nickname, server profile, bio or custom status, subtext will not work there. Instead, use Unicode characters that look like tiny letters. You make them with a generator and paste them in.

1. Open the small text generator.
2. Type your text in the box.
3. Pick a style: small caps, superscript or subscript.
4. Press Copy.
5. Paste it into Discord, for example in your server nickname or bio.

Examples of tiny text styles

• Small caps: ʜᴇʟʟᴏ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ
• Superscript: ᴴᵉˡˡᵒ ᵂᵒʳˡᵈ
• Subscript: ₕₑₗₗₒ

Some letters may look slightly different or may not exist in every style, which depends on the Unicode characters available. If you want the opposite effect, bigger text, start a line with # followed by a space.

Which Method Should You Use?

• Small text in a message: use subtext (-#).
• Small letters in a name, bio or status: use tiny Unicode text.
• Both: you can paste tiny Unicode text inside a subtext line.

Why Is My Discord Small Text Not Working?

• The -# is not at the start of the line. Move it to the beginning.
• There is no space after -#. Write -# text, not -#text.
• Your Discord app is out of date. Update the app or reload the browser, because older versions show the -# as plain text.
• You are typing in a name field. Subtext only works in messages. Use tiny Unicode text there.
• Letters appear as empty boxes. Some fonts do not show certain Unicode characters. Try another style.

Tips for Using Small Text

• Use small text for side notes, jokes or spoiler-style comments, and keep important information in normal text.
• Do not write long messages in tiny Unicode text, because it is hard to read and screen readers may skip it.
• For more styles, try the fancy text generator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make text small in Discord?

Type -# at the start of a line, add a space, then your text. Discord shows it as small gray text.

Can I make small text in a Discord nickname?

Subtext does not work in nicknames. Use tiny Unicode text from a small text generator and paste it into your nickname.

Does the small text format work on mobile?

Yes, on current versions of the Discord app. If it shows as plain text, update the app.

How do I make Discord text bigger?

Start a line with # and a space for a large header, or ## and ### for smaller headers.

Is tiny text the same as a different font?

No. Tiny text uses special Unicode characters that look like small letters. Discord does not let you change the font itself.

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