'%3e%3cpath%20d='M8%200C12.4183%200%2016%203.58172%2016%208C16%2012.4183%2012.4183%2016%208%2016C3.58172%2016%200%2012.4183%200%208C0%203.58172%203.58172%200%208%200ZM11.6162%204.38379C11.2257%203.99337%2010.5927%203.99338%2010.2021%204.38379L8%206.58594L5.79785%204.38379C5.40732%203.99334%204.77429%203.99329%204.38379%204.38379C3.99331%204.77429%203.99335%205.40733%204.38379%205.79785L6.58594%208L4.38379%2010.2021C3.99348%2010.5927%203.99341%2011.2257%204.38379%2011.6162C4.77426%2012.0066%205.40734%2012.0065%205.79785%2011.6162L8%209.41406L10.2021%2011.6162C10.5927%2012.0066%2011.2257%2012.0067%2011.6162%2011.6162C12.0067%2011.2257%2012.0066%2010.5927%2011.6162%2010.2021L9.41406%208L11.6162%205.79785C12.0066%205.40735%2012.0066%204.77429%2011.6162%204.38379Z'%20fill='%23080E17'%20fill-opacity='0.46'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cdefs%3e%3cclipPath%20id='clip0_3761_713'%3e%3crect%20width='16'%20height='16'%20fill='white'/%3e%3c/clipPath%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e)
How to Get the New Aptos Font and Office Theme in Microsoft 365
Question details
Users are trying to obtain the new Aptos default font, updated color palette, and new Office theme, noting that different devices receive the update at different times despite sharing the same license.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- Windows 11
- Scenario
- Attempting to update Microsoft Office applications to access the newly released default font and theme.
- Observed behavior
- The new Office theme and Aptos font are available on some computers but not on others, due to a gradual rollout process.
Save your current documents and ensure your Windows operating system is up to date before modifying your Microsoft 365 update channel settings.
Switch to the Microsoft 365 Insider Beta Channel
Joining the Beta Channel gives you early access to the newest features, bypassing the wait for standard gradual rollouts.
Microsoft rolls out new features like the Aptos font and updated color palettes gradually. There is no supported registry setting to force this update across all your devices simultaneously.
The most effective way to gain access to the new theme is to switch your Office installation to the Beta Channel to receive the latest preview builds.
Launch any Microsoft 365 application, such as Word or Excel. Click on 'File' in the top-left corner and select 'Account' from the left sidebar.
Look for the 'Microsoft 365 Insider' section. Click the button and select 'Join Microsoft 365 Insider' from the dropdown menu.
In the dialog box, check the box to sign up for early access to new releases, choose 'Beta Channel' from the update channel list, agree to the terms, and click 'OK'.
Back on the Account page, click on 'Update Options' and select 'Update Now'. Office will download and install the latest Beta Channel build, which should include the Aptos font.
Request Assistance in the Tech Community
If you have installed the latest Beta Channel build and the theme is still unavailable, you can seek further guidance from Microsoft specialists.
Experience a Fresh, Modern UI Instantly with WPS Office
Tired of waiting for gradual feature rollouts in Microsoft 365? WPS Office offers a free, lightweight, and modern alternative with stylish fonts and themes ready to use right out of the box, without complex insider programs.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the free download button.
- 2. Install WPS Office: Run the downloaded setup file and follow the quick installation prompts.
- 3. Enjoy Modern Fonts and Themes: Open WPS Writer, Spreadsheet, or Presentation and immediately start using a wide array of built-in modern fonts and visually appealing themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does one of my computers have the Aptos font but the other does not?
Microsoft 365 features, including the new Office theme and Aptos font, are deployed via a gradual rollout. Even if devices are on the same network and use the same license, they may receive updates at completely different times.
Is there a registry hack to force the new Office theme?
No. There is no supported registry setting or configuration file tweak to force the gradual Office theme rollout. The most reliable method is to update your Office suite to the latest Beta Channel build.
What should I do if the Beta Channel still doesn't have the Aptos font?
If you have updated to the latest Microsoft 365 Beta Channel release and the updated color palette or Aptos font is still missing, post your issue in the Microsoft 365 Insider community forum so Microsoft representatives can review the situation.
