Change the default font in Word - Here's how

If you do not want to change the default font in Word manually each time you start it, you can set this in the settings. We'll show you how it works.

Change the default font in Word 2013, 2010 and 2007

1. Open Word and click the Start tab at the top if it isn't already open.
2. Click to the right of the "Font" item on the small symbol with the arrow (see picture).
3. Here you can adjust the font settings according to your needs.
4. Then click on the "Set as default" button below and then on "OK".

Change font permanently in Word 2003

1. Click on "Format" at the top of the menu bar and select the "Character" option.
2. Change the standard settings as desired and then click on the "Standard" button.
3. There is a query, confirm this with "Yes". Then click the "OK" button at the bottom of the window.

These instructions were carried out in Word 2013. You can also do the same for the "Paragraph" item.