How to Set a Default Font in Google Docs
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Everyone has their favorite Google font, right? (If you don’t have a go-to font, I have a whole list of teacher favorites right here: 55 Favorite Google Fonts for Teachers).
You will love these steps on how to set a default font in Google Docs!
No need to head to the font menu every time you start a new Google Doc…in just a few simple steps, you will have your favorite font ready to go
How to Set a Default Font in Google Docs
First open a new Google Doc. Select the whole Doc by going to Edit and Select All (or Command + A):
Choose your favorite font and set it to the size you would like:
I’m using Lexend, my new favorite font…you can read more about this amazing font here: An Incredible Student-Friendly Google Font.
Go to Paragraph Styles, Normal Text, then click Update Normal Text to Match:
Then go to Paragraph Styles again, click on Options, and choose Save As My Default Styles:
And that’s it! Your favorite font will be ready to go, every time you create a new Google Doc!
I hope you love this timesaver! It’s such a little fix but it does make a big difference!
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Kristen Beakey
I’m an elementary math coach with a passion for sharing beautiful, streamlined solutions to save teachers time. Ladybug’s Teacher Files has been a work of love since 2010. Filled with organization, time-saving ideas, and make and take tech tutorials…I strive to save you time in all aspects of your teaching!
Much appreciated – now, to get all my students to do the same, so I never have to see “Ariel, 11pt, single-spaced” again!
Hi Mel! Thanks so much! And bahahaha, I so understand this…I hope it helps your students!
Thank you sooo much for all your great tips!!
/Teacher from Sweden
Hi Linda! Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to leave a comment!! I’m so glad you like the ideas!
Is there a way to do this with Google Slides as well? I go nuts every time it resets the font and makes the color charcoal instead of black. Thanks for the tips!
Hi! I totally agree!
There is a way but it’s different than these steps for Docs. I’ll be sure to share how in an upcoming post. Thanks so much for reading!
This is a great tip! Thank you! 🙂
Thanks Tara, I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for reading!