How do you set the default font for new documents using the Normal template?

• A. Change the Quick Styles; apply to new documents.
• B. Change the Normal style (Home > Styles > Normal > Modify) and select 'New documents based on this template' to apply to all new documents.
• C. Modify the current document only.
• D. Create a new template and set as default.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the default font for new Word documents comes from the Normal template. Word creates new documents based on Normal.dotm, and the font is defined by the Normal style. To have a consistent font in every new document, modify the Normal style (Home > Styles > Normal > Modify) and select the font and size you want, then choose New documents based on this template. This saves the change to the Normal template, so all future documents inherit it automatically. Changing the current document affects only that file, not future ones. Creating a new template could work, but it’s extra work if your goal is to standardize all new documents. Quick Styles adjustments won’t set the default font for new documents unless those changes are saved into the Normal template.