There is a great reason for this: nobody is meant to notice the default font.
Whether you love it or hate it, Calibri is going away.Īccording to The Microsoft Design Team, “Default fonts are perhaps most notable in the absence of the impression they make.” They need to be readable and understated-in other words, decidedly lacking in personality. If you open Microsoft Word, for example, you automatically get Calibri as the font in your document. Most official Microsoft advertising has also been in Calibri-since 2007. What Is a Default Font?Ī default font is the primary font that’s used by a company and its products. People can try them out and vote for their favorite on social. Given that an estimated 1.2 billion people use Microsoft office, the change will affect a considerable percentage of the worldwide population (approximately 15%). Not only are they replacing Calibri, they are offering five new possible default fonts. Microsoft has finally decided to change its default font-and it’s doing so in a most democratic fashion. Goodbye, Calibri! Say Hello to Microsoft’s New Default Font
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