How to Disable/Enable Font Smoothing in macOS Monterey

This practical guide explains how to disable/enable font smoothing in macos monterey with clear steps and useful context. It also covers common requirements, potential problems, and the details that can help you get better results.

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Disable/Enable Font Smoothing in macOS Monterey

Step 1. Launch Spotlight search by pressing Command + Space key combination.

Step 2. Enter the keyword 'Terminal' and press the Return key.

Step 3. To disable font smoothing, simply copy and paste the following command into Terminal and press the Return key:

defaults -currentHost write -g AppleFontSmoothing -int 0

Once done, restart your Mac by clicking the Apple icon in the menu bar, then clicking Restart.

If you want to re-enable font smoothing, copy and paste the following command into Terminal and press the Return key:

defaults -currentHost write -g AppleFontSmoothing -int 3

Once done, restart your Mac by clicking the Apple icon in the menu bar and then clicking Restart.

It's all simply that. The process isn't generally inconvenient, except that you'll have to restart your Mac every time you want to apply a change.

Conclusion

Understanding macOS Monterey makes it easier to compare options, avoid common mistakes, and apply the information in this guide more effectively. Review the relevant requirements before making changes or choosing a solution.