Pick an open-source fontįirst, we need to pick a font to use. In this quick tip, I'll walk you through how to use a custom font in VS Code without admin privileges to actually install the font. Unfortunately, working in an Enterprise environment typically means I don't have admin privileges on my work laptop, meaning I can't install fonts. One of the most basic things I like to customize is the font used within the editor and the terminal. VS Code is my daily driver in terms of an IDE, and one of the features I love most is the level of customization available. During the normal course of a workday, I spend roughly 75% of my time in Visual Studio Code.