/* (.c extension doesn't mean anything. This is not a configuration file, you are supposed to apply settings below yourself) To use these settigns you need the 'text sharp' extension available at: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SergeyVlasov.TextSharp If this doesn't work for you, I suggest you upgrade to visual studio 2017 (after preview). After this version and following configuration the text is rendered like the rest of the OS, with proper thickness and beautiful rendering. imo it is just like xcode now */ /* Install the extension and go to [settings -> text sharp] */ Text rendering mode: ClearType Text formatting mode: Ideal Text hinting mode: Animated Targets: [Main window, Text views] /* now go to [settings -> Environment -> Fonts and Colors] */ Font: consolas Font size: 9 Bold: uncheck