If you use Microsoft Office, it’s likely you’re used to seeing your copy appearing in the default Calibri font.

But the tech giant has caused quite a stir this week, after replacing Calibri for the first time in 17 years. 

The new default font is Aptos – and the change hasn’t gone down well with users. 

Taking to TikTok, one user said: ‘Out of nowhere my work computer changed the default font from calibri to whatever this is and it feels like kind of sick joke.’

Thankfully, if you’re still loyal to Calibri there’s an easy way to change it back – here’s how. 

Microsoft has caused quite a stir this week, after replacing Calibri as its default font for the first time in 17 years

Microsoft has caused quite a stir this week, after replacing Calibri as its default font for the first time in 17 years

Microsoft has caused quite a stir this week, after replacing Calibri as its default font for the first time in 17 years

How to change the default font 

1. Open a Word document

2. Right-click and choose ‘Font’

3. Select your preferred typeface and font size

4. Click ‘Set As Default’

5. Choose ‘All documents based on the Normal template’, then OK   

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Calibri features subtly rounded stems and corners that are visible at larger sizes, and was Microsoft’s default font since 2007. 

However, back in 2021, the tech giant announced that it was replacing the font

‘Calibri has been the default font for all things Microsoft since 2007, when it stepped in to replace Times New Roman across Microsoft Office,’ it said at the time. 

‘It has served us all well, but we believe it’s time to evolve.’

Microsoft selected Aptos last year, but has now started to roll out the change to users worldwide. 

‘Similar to mid-20th-century Swiss typography, Aptos is a sans serif,’ Microsoft explained in a blog post. 

‘Also referred to as Grotesque or Gothic, sans serif often have simple letterforms, even strokes, and they’re easily readable. Aptos, made of varying geometric shapes, is bold, well-defined, directive, and constrained. 

Microsoft selected Aptos last year, but has now started to roll out the change to users worldwide

Microsoft selected Aptos last year, but has now started to roll out the change to users worldwide

Microsoft selected Aptos last year, but has now started to roll out the change to users worldwide

‘It articulates many different languages and tones. Stem ends are clean cut. 

‘Subtle circular squares within the letters’ contours allow higher legibility, especially at small sizes.’

While the new font is pretty similar to Calibri, many furious users have not welcomed the change. 

Taking to TikTok, one user said: ‘the fact thats its only a tiiiiiiiiiiny bit different is what’s driving me absolutely insane.’

Another added: ‘this happened on my Outlook and it’s caused a professional identity crisis.’

And one joked: ‘WAIT MINE DID THAT TODAY TOO I THOUGHT I WAS GOING CRAZY.’

If you’re missing Calibri, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s an easy way to revert to the vintage font. 

If you're missing Calibri, you'll be happy to hear that there's an easy way to revert to the vintage font

If you're missing Calibri, you'll be happy to hear that there's an easy way to revert to the vintage font

If you’re missing Calibri, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s an easy way to revert to the vintage font

Open Microsoft Word, and go to Home, before selecting the Font Dialog Box Launcher. 

Select Calibri, and the size you want to use. 

Select ‘Set As Default’, and you’ll be prompted to choose whether that’s for this document only, or all documents. 

Once you’re happy with your selection, select OK twice.  

What does your favourite font say about you? 

Researchers at Cartridgesave.co.uk surveyed 2,468 participants who were asked about the font they use the most within digital documents and discourse.

They then partnered with Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant Lee Chambers, who analysed the data and revealed the traits most closely associated with each font type.

Arial 

Lee Chambers explains: ‘Arial users appreciate simplicity and stability and are likely to be reliable even in a crisis.

‘At the same time, they are not likely to let their imagination run loose too often. Because Arial is everywhere, people who use it are likely to feel like they want to fit in and not stand out from the crowd.’

Calibri

The second most popular font in the UK is Calibri, with an impressive 38% of respondents saying they use this font almost every day.

‘Calibri users value efficiency and trust in the default,’ explains Lee. ‘They are likely to be less bothered by what others think.

‘They may be a little boring, or a bit lazy, or not enjoy expressing themselves as individuals.’

‘With Calibri now being popular, it’s a very safe and universal choice, and it’s users are highly unlikely to take risks in life.’

 Times New Roman

With 31% of the nation having Times New Roman has their font of choice, expert Lee describes its users as ‘conformist, polite and practical.’

He continues: ‘They will also appreciate the nostalgia and be reflective of the past, and don’t like change or evolution.’

‘However, as Times New Roman has started to disappear, it could suggest that a more straightforward and slower pace of life is preferable for users when compared to an increasingly dynamic and fast-paced society.’

Georgia

A respectable 25% of the UK have made Georgia their go-to font of choice when it comes to work.

According to Lee, this font type is particularly telling of its users, who are ‘practical and likely to be mature.’

He adds that they tend to value elements of formality and elegance and are also likely to be ‘honest and convey credibility.’

‘As a font, it is undoubtedly aspirational, and this will no doubt shine through in those who use it. And those with an eye for style will value how it gracefully flows when we see it.’

This post first appeared on Dailymail.co.uk

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