| A font is a collection of alphanumeric characters that share the same typeface , or design, and have similar characteristics. Most fonts are available in a number of styles (such as bold and italic) and sizes. The size of each font character is measured in points (a point is approximately 1/72 of an inch). You can use any font that is installed on your computer on a worksheet, but the default is 10-point Arial. Change Font, Font Style, and Font Size -
| | Select a cell or range that contains the font you want to change. | -
| | Click the Format menu, and then click Cells . | -
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| | Select any additional formatting effects. | -
Did You Know? Each computer has different fonts installed . Users with whom you share files may not have all the fonts you've used in a workbook installed on their computers. | Change Font and Font Size Using the Formatting Toolbar -
| | Select a cell or range whose font and font size you want to change. | -
| | Click the Font list arrow on the Formatting toolbar. | -
| | If necessary, scroll to find the font you want to use, and then click it. | -
| | Click the Font Size list arrow on the Formatting toolbar. If necessary, click the Toolbar Options list arrow to display the button. | -
| | If necessary, scroll to find the font size you want to use, and then click it. | Did You Know? You can tell the difference between a TrueType and printer font . A TrueType (outline) font is a font that uses special software capabilities to print exactly what is seen on the screen. A printer (screen) font is a font that comes only in specified sizes. If you are creating a worksheet for publication, you need to use printer fonts. You can display font names in their font . Click the Tools menu, click Customize, click the Options tab, and then click to select the List Font Names In Their Font check box. | |