^A Scalable/Bitmapped Font
Selects the font, rotation and size for the next text field.
Text and fonts · Updated 2026-10-20
Syntax
^Afo,h,w (^A0N,30,30)
Parameters
| Parameter | What it does | Values |
|---|---|---|
f | Font name. | A–Z, 0–9; 0 is the scalable font |
o | Rotation. | N, R, I, B; default: ^FW's |
h | Character height, in dots. | 10 to 32000 |
w | Character width, in dots. | 10 to 32000; default: matches h |
Common mistakes
- Font 0 scales smoothly; the letter fonts (A–H) are bitmaps that grow in steps.
Example
Edit the code and the label redraws. This is the same engine as the API.
Questions
What does ^A do in ZPL?
Selects the font, rotation and size for the next text field.
What is the syntax of ^A?
^Afo,h,w (^A0N,30,30)
What should I watch out for with ^A?
Font 0 scales smoothly; the letter fonts (A–H) are bitmaps that grow in steps.