Powerpoint 2007: setting default font and size

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iranal56 - 24 Jun 2007 05:11 GMT

I am starting to use Powerpoint 2007 (long-time user of 1998, 2000, and
2003). The font type is set to Colabri, size = 18 point for text boxes.
What are the 942 steps necessary (if it's possible) to get the text box to
default to the font I want, and to the size I want? Do I have to go to
Insert/text box, do the text, then go to Home/font type and Home/font size
for every text box to change them to the font and size I want?

Thanks

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John Wilson - 24 Jun 2007 07:11 GMT

Try setting the font you need, right click > set as default text box

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> I am starting to use Powerpoint 2007 (long-time user of 1998, 2000, and
> 2003). The font type is set to Colabri, size = 18 point for text boxes.
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Ute Simon - 24 Jun 2007 07:14 GMT

> I am starting to use Powerpoint 2007 (long-time user of 1998, 2000, and
> 2003). The font type is set to Colabri, size = 18 point for text boxes.
> What are the 942 steps necessary (if it's possible) to get the text box to
> default to the font I want, and to the size I want? Do I have to go to
> Insert/text box, do the text, then go to Home/font type and Home/font size
> for every text box to change them to the font and size I want?

Hi Iranal,

not 942 steps, only a few:

- insert a text box,
- type in some sample text,
- format it to your needs,
- right-click and save as default
- delete sample text box.

Additionally I would recommend to set Calibri as your standard using the
theme fonts.

Best regards,
Ute

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iranal56 - 24 Jun 2007 18:12 GMT

Ute:

Thanks. The fourth step requires selecting the text box (not leaving the
cursor in the text), which I figured out. It works OK now.

By the way, what is so special about "Calibri"?

EDD

> > I am starting to use Powerpoint 2007 (long-time user of 1998, 2000, and
> > 2003). The font type is set to Colabri, size = 18 point for text boxes.
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> Best regards,
> Ute

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Kathy Jacobs - 24 Jun 2007 18:36 GMT

Calibri is one of the new fonts that comes with Office 2007. The new fonts
tend to look better than the old ones, especially on flat screens and
projectors.

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> Ute:
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>> Best regards,
>> Ute

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