brave/brave-browser

Reader Mode Custom Fonts

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#47,598 opened on Jul 13, 2025

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Hello,

I noticed that there is no way to change to a custom font for reader mode. I have customized versions for Sans, Serif and Monospace that help with my ADHD.

Is there a chance we could see this implemented in the near future?

Thanks in advance, concernedcitizen2

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Research direction
Investigate Brave's reader mode implementation, typically under `brave/components/reader mode/`. Look for existing font settings and UI components. Implement a new option to select custom fonts for Sans, Serif, and Monospace. Follow existing patterns for storing user preferences and consult any comments on the issue for further details.
Tech stack
javascriptcssreact
Domain
frontendaccessibility
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
HTML/CSSJavaScriptReact
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60