---
title: printTextFont
card_id: 90961
---

# printTextFont

```
set the printTextFont to [ph:font]
```

The `printTextFont` property returns or sets the value of the default text font used by the `print` command. The default value is `Geneva`.

When you print a report, HyperCard determines the default font for a report item as follows:

* If the report item is the text of a card or background field, HyperCard uses the text font of the field.

* If the report item is generated from any other HyperTalk expression, HyperCard uses the value of `printTextFont`.

In either case, the user can override the default font by selecting a font in the Item Info dialog box of the report item.

## Examples

```
set the printTextFont to "Times"
```

## Related Topics

* [print](/HyperTalkReference/commands/print)
* [printMargins](/HyperTalkReference/properties/printMargins)
* [printTextAlign](/HyperTalkReference/properties/printTextAlign)
* [printTextHeight](/HyperTalkReference/properties/printTextHeight)
* [printTextSize](/HyperTalkReference/properties/printTextSize)
* [printTextStyle](/HyperTalkReference/properties/printTextStyle)