Change the Default Font in Excel [Tutorial]

Change the Default Font in Excel [Tutorial]

Most spreadsheet software comes with a default font pre-selected.

For example, Microsoft Excel worksheets always start with the Calibri font set at size 11. For Excel on a Mac, the default is Body Font (Calibri) in size 12.

You do have the option to change the font to whatever style, size, and color you like.

However, if you have a favorite font that you like to use in all your sheets, it will just be a waste of time changing the default font every time you open a new worksheet.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for Microsoft Excel 2021, 2019, 2013, and 2010 for both Windows (such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, Acer, Asus) and macOS (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Mini) devices.

[dinger]

Font keeps changing from my set font, Arial Narrow to Aptos each time I move curser. any solution? Or do I have to finish data entry and then put it to Arial Narrow? Have followed you steps but it still keeps changing back to Aptos.

[mariagunnarsQ]

Hi, how do I change the default font colour? Thanks.

[TakeItToTheGround]

Works if you open excel & select "Blank workbook". However if you right click in file explorer it ignores this font & just creates it in the default - calibri 11. Grrr