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How to Change Default Aptos Font and Excel Chart Colors on iOS
Question details
The user wants to revert the new default Aptos font back to Calibri and restore previous Excel chart theme colors in Office for iOS.
- Product
- Microsoft Office for iOS / Excel for iOS
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Editing spreadsheets on an iPhone or iPad and wanting to use the classic default font and classic chart color themes.
- Observed behavior
- The default font has automatically updated to Aptos instead of Calibri, and chart colors use a new default theme, with no apparent setting in the iOS app to globally revert them.
Verify that your Microsoft Office or Excel app is updated to the latest version on your iOS device, as Microsoft may introduce new customization options based on user feedback.
Submit Feedback for iOS App Limitations
Since Office for iOS currently restricts changing default theme fonts and colors globally, the best official channel is to submit a feature request directly to Microsoft.
Microsoft Office for iOS provides limited control over default application themes. Changing the default font from the newly implemented Aptos back to Calibri, or restoring classic chart colors globally, is not currently supported natively within the iOS app.
Launch your Office or Excel app on your iOS device. Tap on your profile picture or the settings gear icon to open the main menu.
Choose 'Help & Feedback' from the list, and then tap 'Tell Us What Can Be Better' or 'Suggest a Feature'.
Explain that you would like the ability to globally revert the default font from Aptos to Calibri and easily restore classic chart colors in mobile spreadsheets.
Use a Classic Theme Template Created on Desktop
Bypass iOS app limitations by creating a spreadsheet with classic fonts and colors on a computer, then using it as a template on your iOS device.
Experience Unrestricted Document Styling on iOS with WPS Office
If the customization limitations of Microsoft Office for iOS are disrupting your workflow, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides comprehensive font options, easily customizable chart styling, and excellent cross-platform capabilities right from your mobile device.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Get the free WPS Office app from the Apple App Store.
- 2. Open Your Spreadsheets: Import or directly open your existing Excel (.xlsx) files within the WPS app.
- 3. Customize Without Limits: Select your text or charts and use the robust mobile formatting tools to apply your preferred fonts and color schemes instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my Excel font suddenly change to Aptos on my iPhone?
Microsoft updated its default Office theme across its entire ecosystem, replacing the long-standing Calibri font with Aptos. This change automatically applied to the latest versions of the iOS apps as well, alongside an updated default color palette for charts.
Can I permanently change the default font back to Calibri in Excel for iOS?
Currently, Microsoft Office for iOS does not offer a global setting to change the default font back to Calibri. You must either manually select your text and change the font for each new document, or use a pre-formatted template.
How do I change chart colors in the iOS Excel app?
While you can alter individual chart elements by tapping the chart and using the 'Colors' formatting menu, Office for iOS does not support changing global default theme colors the way the desktop versions do.
