If you have a font that you use regularly, having to change the font every time can be a pain. The good news is that it’s possible to change the default font in Word. This allows you to use the same font in every new Microsoft Word documents you create. If you want to change the default font in Word, here’s what you’ll need to do.

Changing the Default Font in Microsoft Word

In order to change the default font, you need to open your Word document and access the Font dialog box. There are two ways to do this.

How to Change the Default Font in Word

Editing or Deleting the Word Template File

If changing the default Word font hasn’t worked, it’s possible that you don’t have permission to edit the Normal.dotm template file. This is the template that Word uses to create new documents that contain your default formatting settings. Access to this file can be restricted in some workplace environments for security reasons. You may need to unlock access to edit or delete the file. Deleting the template file will restore your default Word formatting settings, should you wish to do so.

How to Delete the Word Template File

You should now be able to make changes to your default Word formatting settings. If you are unable to change these settings, consult with your IT administrator for access.

How to Reset the Word Template File

If you want to reset your Word template file, you can delete it entirely. This will force Word to recreate the Normal.dotm template document using its preset default settings, including the default font choice.

With the file removed, open Microsoft Word again to regenerate the template and restore your default settings.

Using Microsoft Word

If you use Word regularly, setting a default font can save you a lot of time. You can take this a step further by creating your own Microsoft Office templates with the formatting you’re looking to use on a regular basis. You can set your own fonts, page sizes, and more. If you’re happy with your Word document, then consider how you can create more advanced documents. For example, adding a table of contents could help you to organize much longer documents.

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