When creating a new message Outlook Express defaults to Ariel font at 10 point size. In Tools, Options, Compose I have it set for Mail and News to Times Roman at 12 points, but it still starts out with Ariel 10 points. Is there a way to force Outlook to start new message with Times Roman 12 points? Thank you so much for any help.

Times New Roman? Yuk! (I dislike serifs.)

Two things to check:

1. Are you using a template? If so, was the template created in Arial 10? If it was, the font will change to the template font every time.

2. Is a local network email server overriding you with a companywide default font?

I don't use a template or have a local network. I formated my hard disc about 3 months ago and Outlook Express worked great, then about a month ago it started defaulting to Arial 10 pts. Thanks in advance for any help you may offer.