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How to Fix Word’s Formatting Defaults
By Barron K. Henley, Esq.
Partner – Affinity Consulting Group

Many people are frustrated with the default formatting Word 2007/10/13 applies to new documents. If you have to change the typeface (Calibri), the size (11 pt) or the justification (left) for every new document, there’s an easy way to make those changes permanent so they will automatically be built into every future document you create. To make all of the following changes to Word’s default Font, Paragraph & Section formatting, just launch Word and open a blank document.

1. Change Your Default Font Formatting: If you don’t like Calibri 11 or Word’s other defaults related to Fonts,
simply follow these steps to fix them:

A. Click the Launcher in the Font Group on the Home Ribbon. This will make the Font dialog appear.
B. Make your adjustments to the font size and click the Default button at the bottom of the dialog
C. In word 2007, you’ll see the following dialog/warning. Click Yes and you’re done!

In Word 2010/13, you’ll see the following dialog. Make sure you check “All documents based …” before
you click the OK button…