Outlook: Changing the Default Font for Plain Text Messages

Changing Default Font for Plain Text Messages in Outlook

Microsoft Outlook uses the Calibri font as the default font for plain text messages. However, some users may prefer to change this default font to suit their personal preferences or to improve readability. This article will guide you through the process of changing the default font used for displaying plain text messages in Outlook.

Changing the Default Font for Plain Text Messages

To change the default font used for plain text messages in Outlook, follow these steps:

1. Click on the File tab in the Outlook ribbon.
2. Click on Options in the left-hand menu.
3. In the Options window, click on the Mail category in the left-hand menu.
4. Under the Compose messages section, click on the Stationery and Fonts button.
5. In the Font window, select the Plain text tab.
6. Select the desired font, font style, and font size from the drop-down menus.
7. Click OK to save your changes.

Changing the Default Font for Composing Messages

Note that the above steps only change the default font used for displaying plain text messages. To change the default font used for composing new messages in Outlook, follow these steps:

1. Click on the File tab in the Outlook ribbon.
2. Click on Options in the left-hand menu.
3. In the Options window, click on the Mail category in the left-hand menu.
4. Under the Compose messages section, click on the Stationery and Fonts button.
5. In the Font window, select the New messages tab.
6. Select the desired font, font style, and font size from the drop-down menus.
7. Click OK to save your changes.

• The default font used for plain text messages in Outlook is Calibri.
• To change the default font used for plain text messages, go to File > Options > Mail > Stationery and Fonts > Plain text.
• To change the default font used for composing new messages, go to File > Options > Mail > Stationery and Fonts > New messages.

References

• Change the default font in Outlook
• How to change the default font in Outlook