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To change the default font in Word:

Select the Format drop-down menu on the top of your Word application window

Select Font on the Format menu

Select the desired:
* Font
* Style and
* Size

Note that as you change your selections, the preview window within the dialog box allows you to see how the currently-selected font will appear.

Once you are happy with the selection, click on the Default Button on the lower left of the dialog box.

You will be prompted to confirm you want to change the default font for the active template. Click on Yes to complete the selection process.

Any new document you open will use the font settings you selected. It is not necessary to reboot.

Note: The default font applies to new documents based on the active template. Different templates might use different default font settings.