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How to Fix Font Changing While Typing in Word for iPad
Question details
Users need to resolve an issue where the font spontaneously reverts to a default typeface after every character typed on an iPad.
- Product
- Microsoft Word for iPad
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Typing text into a document using the Microsoft Word or Microsoft 365 app.
- Observed behavior
- The font automatically changes from the user's selected choice (Calibri) to Times New Roman after each character is entered.
Verify that your important documents are synced to a cloud service like OneDrive or iCloud, as troubleshooting requires uninstalling the app which will permanently delete files saved locally 'On My iPad'.
Update System and Reset Default Font
Ensure your app is up to date and explicitly force Word to recognize Calibri as the default font for the document.
Software glitches causing rapid formatting changes are frequently resolved by updating to the latest patch and manually overriding the default template settings in the app.
Open the App Store and verify that you are running the latest version of Microsoft Word. Additionally, navigate to iPad Settings > General > Software Update to ensure iPadOS is fully updated.
Launch Microsoft Word, open a blank or existing document, and navigate to the Home tab on the top ribbon.
Tap on the Font dropdown menu, select Calibri (or your preferred font), and choose the 'Set As Default' option to apply this setting continuously.
Perform a Clean Reinstall via iPad Storage
Clear corrupted app files or cached settings that might be causing the persistent font glitch.
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- 1. Download the App: Open the App Store on your iPad and search for 'WPS Office'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my font change randomly when I type in Word on iPad?
This is a known glitch in certain versions of Word for iPadOS where the app fails to lock the user-selected font, reverting to its baseline default (like Times New Roman) after a keystroke. Updating the app usually resolves this.
How do I permanently change the default font in Word for iPad?
Open a document, go to the Home tab, tap the Font dropdown menu, select your preferred font, and look for the 'Set As Default' option to apply it to all future blank documents.
Will deleting the Word app from my iPad delete my documents?
Yes, deleting the app via iPad Storage will remove documents saved locally 'On My iPad' inside the Word folder. Always back up your files to a cloud service like OneDrive or iCloud before deleting the app.
