Changing the default font and font size in MS Word

Changing the default font and font size in MS Word:

When you open the program Microsoft Word, a font and font size are chosen for you. Usually, the default font is Calibri or Times New Roman, and the default font size is either 11 or 12 point. If you want to change either or both of these starting font attributes, find your version of Microsoft Word on the list below and follow the instructions.

Microsoft Word 2010 and 2013

1.    Make sure the toolbar is currently on the Home tab. If not, click the Home tab.

2.    In the Font section, click the Font Dialog Box Launcher (shown below).

3.    In the Font window, change the font attributes to your liking.

4.    Click the Set As Default button

5.    In the dialog window that opens, select the All documents based on the Normal.dotm template option and click OK.

Microsoft Word 2007

1.    From the Home tab, click the Font Dialogue Box Launcher (shown below).

2.    Click on the Font tab, and then choose your new default font attributes.

3.    Click Default, and then Yes.