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Changing the Default Font in Word

The default font in Word is usually Times New Roman, either 12 point or even 10 point in older versions of Word. You may not want Times New Roman to be your font...or you may not want the default size. Rather than changing it every time you open a new document - change the default setting so that it opens the way you want every time you start Word.

It's easy and it can save you time everyday! It's great for businesses who use a specific font often. Make sure, however, if you share this electronic document with others that they do have the font that you are using. If not, it may not display the way you want. Read more about how fonts work.

Here's what you do:

Open a new, blank document.

Choose Format and then Font.

Change to the desired font and size.

Click the default button in the bottom corner.

Click Yes to the confirmation message.

The next time you create a new Word document, it will use the new settings.