Reverting Aptos +body/+headings font back to Calibri, or using any other font

Anonymous
2024-01-11T01:32:12+00:00

At some point in the last couple of days, the default +body/+headings font on my copy of Office 365 changed to the Aptos font. I honestly find it a bit hard to read, and I'd rather choose my default body font from a choice of whatever fonts I have installed. Failing that, I'd take Calibri again. The Aptos font reminds me a lot of

Since this affects all Office products, I can't say go into Outlook and change the stationery fonts; this doesn't impact the Reading Pane. It also wouldn't impact say Word, where I'd have to come up with my own document template to override the change. It doesn't seem to be a registry edit or template file edit, either. Is there a spot that the Aptos font can be changed?

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  1. Stefan Blom 351.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-18T10:37:14+00:00

    Word for the web provides very limited customization options.

    What you can do is format a text range in the desired font and then update the Normal style to match the selection.

    Also, you can send feedback from within Word for the web using Help > Feedback. Or you can post in the public feedback portal at https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/fb6d67e3-301c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-21T15:30:51+00:00

    I have done all on this thread. But still, when using the Outlook app on iPhone, it sends emails in Aptos, and I cannot figure out how to change it even from App settings. Thanks

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-04-11T14:52:46+00:00

    100% agree with this statement!!! Aptos is very hard on my eyes!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-04-18T17:33:46+00:00

    The Choice to use APTOS is a poor decision. I see the explanation of being easier to read being disputed throughout this thread. Furthermore, APTOS is not considered a Web Safe Font and when used in additional templates like a standard email block it does not render properly and LOOKS UNPROFESSIONAL on Mobile platforms,

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-06T15:13:18+00:00

    Underlining in Aptos is frustratingly pathetic, barely visible. Calibri is overall much better font. Have reverted in Word via Design > Themes > Office 2013 - 2022 Theme, then clicked 'Set as Default' on ribbon.

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