01Step 1: Open Microsoft Word

  • Launch Microsoft Word on your computer. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the Microsoft Office website or through your Office 365 subscription.
  • Wait for Word to open and display a new blank document.

02Step 2: Access the Font Settings

  • Click on the 'File' tab located in the top left corner of the Word window.
  • From the File menu, select 'Options'. This will open the Word Options dialog box.
  • In the left-hand pane of the Word Options dialog box, click on 'Advanced' to access the advanced settings.

03Step 3: Change the Default Font

  • In the Advanced settings, scroll down until you find the 'Display' section.
  • Look for the 'Show measurements in units of' dropdown menu and select your desired unit of measurement (e.g., inches, centimeters).
  • Below the Display section, locate the 'Editing options' section.
  • In the 'Editing options' section, find the 'Font' dropdown menu.
  • Click on the font name displayed in the dropdown menu to open the list of available fonts.
  • Select the font you want to set as the default font for Word.
  • Once you have selected the font, choose the desired font size from the 'Size' dropdown menu.
  • Click 'OK' to save the changes and close the Word Options dialog box.

04Step 4: Verify the Changes

  • Start a new Word document or open an existing document to verify if the default font has been changed.
  • The new default font and font size should be applied to the text in the document.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully changed the default font in Word. Now, every time you start a new document, the selected font will be used by default. Enjoy the personalized experience of working with your preferred font in Microsoft Word!

MethodsDetails
Step 1Open Microsoft Word
Step 2Access the Font Settings
Step 3Change the Default Font
Step 4Verify the Changes
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