Why shouldn't I override the default font?
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So why isn't this recommended?
I can alter everything else. So what's the risk in going to Consolas?
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Do you mean IDE UI font rather than editor font?
Using monospaced font for UI is not recommended as it will look ugly, otherwise you are free to use any font you like.
I just want to increase the font size. Why is this not recommended? What about all of the people with bad eyes? Or people doing presentations on projectors? It is not enough to increase the font size of the editor.
The original question was about IDE UI font, not the editor font. You are welcome to use whatever editor font/size you like.
Please read my comment carefully. I said it: "It is not enough to increase the font size of the editor."
Changing UI font may break some interface elements depending on the font/size you specify.
Normally it should not be a problem and I've been using custom UI font/size of years without any problems.
If you need to increase it, do it.