How to change Custom Font of Android Menu Item?

Question

I have the following Android Java and XML code. I want to change the font of Menu Items of my app. I know only that we can change the font of TextView using setTypeface but

Answer 1

you have to provide a custom layout for the menu item.

First, in your menu XML set one of the following

CASE 1 if you are using the support library:

CASE 2 if you are not using the support library:

Then in the actionLayout (layout_menu_save.xml in my example) write the following:

The background drawable (background_transparent_stateful) is useful for having touch feedback on your custom layout:

This way you will have a text with custom font on the left as a label with an icon on the right.

Obviously you can customize the layout as you prefer!

EDIT:
If you are using the support library and your activity Theme extends the AppCompatTheme you can get the typical Lollipop "ripple effect" for a better looking touch feedback. Just replace the custom background with:

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