How to Set a Default Font in Google Docs (in 3 Simple Steps)
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Everyone has their favorite Google font, right?
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 three simple steps, you will have your favorite font ready to go.
Here’s a quick look at everything we’ll discuss, in just minutes…
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!
More Google Docs Shortcuts
I LOVE finding new ways to save teachers as much time as possible!
I want you to be able to open a new Google Doc and have everything ready to go, instantly.
So I created these PLC and Meeting Notes templates, featuring built-in navigation and all kinds of shortcuts:
As well as one of my favorite timesavers…custom colors for Google Docs!
These are so easy, just paste the color swatches right into any doc and the custom colors will be added instantly:
Setting a Default Font for Google Slides
So after we work on how to set a default font in Google Docs, I always get the same question…”is there a way to do this in Slides??”
There is, but it’s not easy.
Luckily, there is a workaround we can use!
I have all the details in this companion post on setting default fonts: Set a Default Font in Google Slides (An Easy Workaround!)
Thanks for reading!
Kristen Beakey
I’m an elementary teacher who is driven to design hands-on, scaffolded math lessons and tools for students in Grades 2-4. My passion is helping struggling students gain confidence and understanding in math, while saving you time in teaching (because you are busy enough!).
Thank you Kristen for continually offering wonderful tips and suggestions as well as the many customized tools and resources you’ve created to improve instructional practices. I always find your posts valuable and straightforward (no smoke and mirror shows here!) which is timesaving for me. Your tools and website are visually appealing and easy to follow. As a SPED teacher I appreciate that. Thanks again!
Hi Amy! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this thoughtful comment…your feedback truly means the world to me. Thanks again and happy summer!
Love this! Thank you so much for always making everything looks so nice and clean and making things easy!
Thanks Lisa!! I appreciate you taking the time to say this!
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!