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There is a problem when I open a new file in Word, the font is probably set to Times Roman size 12. I don’t want it to be like this; I want something glamorous with different font type and different font size. I am unable to find out the appropriate solution please help me.
Thanks in advance

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For a quick recap: wants new documents to use a different font/size than Times New Roman 12. rightly points out Word can change defaults and suggests templates. The most robust approach is to use templates and styles rather than relying on one-off formatting changes — that keeps documents consistent and avoids surprises when opening files created elsewhere.

Why a change sometimes "doesn’t stick"

  • Word stores default settings in the Normal template (Word 2007+ = Normal.dotm; older Word = Normal.dot). On Windows that file is normally in %appdata%\Microsoft\Templates. If Word can’t write to that file (permissions, roaming/profile issues, or domain policies), your preference won’t be saved.
  • Documents you open often carry their own styles or are based on other templates, so changing your default won’t affect them.

Practical, safe workflow

  • Create a custom template (.dotx or .dotm if you need macros). Set the font, sizes, and tweak the Normal style inside that template so paragraph text inherits the font. Save the template to your user templates folder or the Word Startup folder if you want it loaded automatically.
  • Use that template for new files (New > Personal/My Templates) or, if you prefer, replace Normal.dotm with your template (careful: back up the original first).

Quick troubleshooting checklist

  • Confirm you edited the template that Word is actually using.
  • Check file permissions and whether an admin or group policy prevents changes.
  • If Word is misbehaving, close Word, rename Normal.dotm (for example Normal.old) so Word rebuilds a fresh one; then reapply your template.
  • Remember: documents from other people keep their original styles; use your template to standardize new files.

This avoids repeatedly changing formatting and makes font choices portable and consistent across documents.

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Hi,
Generally in every PC this setting is default setting. I also wanted to change the default setting of my MS-WORD and have some templates for presentation. I got professional Word templates help from a site. I think site is Thanks to the designer, it enhanced my business presentation.

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Go into the Font menu in Word. Choose all of the font settings you want to be your "new document" default.

Then at the bottom of the menu, press the DEFAULT button. This sets your current settings as your Word default.

From then on, every new Word document will be in the font size, weight, and face you selected.

I searched this out because I hate serif fonts.

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