I use Smartsheet daily for project tracking, documentation, and cross-functional communication. One of the biggest limitations I run into is the very small set of available fonts within grid sheets.
Across organizations around the world, teams have moved away from legacy fonts like Arial and Times in favor of modern, accessible typefaces such as Inter, Aptos, Roboto, Source Sans, Open Sans, and Noto Sans. These fonts are now standard in enterprise design systems, accessibility guidelines, and global brand frameworks.
But inside Smartsheet, everything still has to be… Arial, Tahoma, Times, or Verdana.
Why this matters:
- Sheets look visually out of sync with modern tools and brand systems.
- Modern fonts improve readability, especially for neurodiverse users.
- Teams can't match internal style guidelines or global brand standards.
- Headers and key information are harder to distinguish.
- Visual hierarchy is limited without extra columns or formatting workarounds.
My use case:
I often build sheets that are shared widely across teams and Leadership. Having more font options would help differentiate headers, improve readability, and create a clearer visual hierarchy, without needing helper columns or conditional formatting tricks.
The ideal solution:
- A broader library of modern, accessible fonts (e.g., Inter, Aptos, Roboto, Source Sans, Open Sans, and Noto Sans).
- Stronger typographic hierarchy options for headers and subheaders.
- Consistent rendering across browsers and devices.
- Ability to align sheets with organizational brand standards around the world.
This enhancement would make Smartsheet feel more polished, more flexible, and more aligned with modern design expectations.
My grids and my eyes would be very grateful. 😊
