diff --git a/assets/settings/default.json b/assets/settings/default.json
index 08d85dd723..0b87808e22 100644
--- a/assets/settings/default.json
+++ b/assets/settings/default.json
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
     // "calt": false
   },
   // The default font size for text in the editor
-  "buffer_font_size": 15,
+  "buffer_font_size": 16,
   // Set the buffer's line height.
   // May take 3 values:
   //  1. Use a line height that's comfortable for reading (1.618)