Changing font in SQL*PLUS

I need to change Font of SQL*PLUS 3.3 to courier new and font size 8..
do you have any idea how can I achive this.. I tried changing registry also but it doesnot work.
I am using Windows 95 machine. My database is Oracle 8i.
Please help me if you know the answer.

It changes only at time of editing query .. Actually I wanted to change font of SQLPLUS i.e default font of SQL*PLUS screen should change.

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