How to Set Your Default Font in Google Docs and Microsoft Word: Simple Steps

Everyone has a favorite font. If you prefer something beyond the defaults in Microsoft Word (Calibri) or Google Docs (Arial), changing it is straightforward. Setting a default font ensures your preferred choice is automatically selected in every new document, saving time and enhancing your workflow.

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How to Change the Default Font in Google Docs

Follow these three simple steps to update your default font in Google Docs:

1. Open a new blank document and type some text, or use an existing document.
2. Select the text and choose your desired font from the dropdown.
3. Click Format > Paragraph styles > Options > Save as my default styles.

Now, every new Google Doc will open with your chosen font. You can also select text and use Ctrl + Backslash (PC) or Cmd + Backslash (Mac) to revert to the default.

How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word

Updating the default in Word is equally simple:

1. Open a new document, go to the Home tab, and click the arrow in the Font group's bottom-right corner.
2. In the Font dialog, select your preferred font, size, and style for Latin text.
3. Click Set As Default.
4. Choose All documents based on the Normal template and click OK.

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