Feature request: configurable chat font family in VSCode extension
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened May 17, 2026 by hide-abe Closed May 21, 2026
Summary
The Claude Code VSCode extension chat panel uses a proportional font by default.
When Claude outputs tables or aligned layouts, the rendering breaks because
proportional fonts don't preserve column alignment.
Expected behavior
A setting such as \claudeCode.chatFontFamily\ that allows users to specify a
monospace font (e.g. Consolas, \"Courier New\", monospace) for the chat panel.
Suggested setting
\\\json\
"claudeCode.chatFontFamily": "Consolas, 'Courier New', monospace"
\\
Workaround
Currently none available without third-party extensions like Custom CSS and JS Loader,
which requires re-applying after every VSCode update.
Environment
- Extension version: 2.1.143
- OS: Windows 11 (WSL2)
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