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How to Change the Default Font Face and Size in Outlook

By Heinz Tschabitscher, About.com

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Use the "Choose Font..." buttons to select the desired font

Use the

Use the "Choose Font..." buttons to select the desired font

Heinz Tschabitscher
  • Use the Choose Font... buttons for When composing a new message:, When replying and forwarding: and When composing and reading plain text: to select the desired fonts and font styles.
  • Click OK.
    • If stationery is defined to be used by default under Use this stationery by default:, the font specified in it may override the font you have just specified. You can either choose "<None>" as the default stationery, adapt the stationery to include your favorite font, or make Outlook ignore font specified in stationery altogether.
  • Click OK again.

Index: How to Change the Default Font Face and Size in Outlook

  1. Select "Tools | Options..." from the menu
  2. Go to the "Mail Format" tab
  3. Use the "Choose Font..." buttons to select the desired font

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