How to Stop Word from Changing Fonts When Switching Input Languages
Question details
The user needs to prevent Microsoft Word from automatically changing the selected font when switching between different keyboard input languages.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Typing multilingual text such as English, Chinese, and Japanese in a single Word document.
- Observed behavior
- Word automatically changes the font (for example, from Calibri to DengXian or KaiTi to Yu Mincho) upon changing the system input language.
Close all active Word documents except for one blank document to ensure your template modifications are saved cleanly.
Modify the Normal Style Default Font
Adjust the default font settings directly in the Normal style to ensure consistency across different language inputs.
Microsoft Word relies on the Normal style to determine default formatting. By modifying the Normal style to lock in your preferred fonts for both Latin and Asian text, you can stop the application from overriding your choices when the input language changes.
In a blank Word document, navigate to the Home tab and click the small launcher arrow in the bottom-right corner of the Styles group to open the Styles pane.
Locate the Normal style in the list, right-click on it, and select Modify from the context menu.
In the Modify Style dialog box, click on Format in the bottom-left corner and choose Font. Set your desired fonts for both 'Latin text' and 'Asian text font'.
Click OK to return to the Modify Style window. Select the radio button for 'New documents based on this template' and click OK to save your changes globally.
Edit the Global Normal.dotm Template Directly
Manually open and save the Normal.dotm file if the standard style modification does not persist.
Run an Office Repair
Use the built-in repair tool to fix underlying software issues if Word continues behaving unexpectedly despite template modifications.
Set Default Fonts for Multiple Languages Using WPS Writer
WPS Writer offers an intuitive way to manage default fonts for both Latin and Asian characters, effortlessly preventing unwanted font changes when you switch your keyboard input language.
- 1. Create a Document: Launch WPS Writer and open a new blank document.
- 2. Open Font Settings: Navigate to the Home tab and click the Settings icon in the bottom right corner of the Font group, or simply press Ctrl + D.
- 3. Define Default Fonts: In the Font dialog, specify your preferred typography under both 'Latin text font' and 'Asian text font'.
- 4. Set as Default: Click the Default button at the bottom left corner, confirm your choice to apply it to the Normal template, and click OK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Word change my font to DengXian when I type in Chinese?
Word automatically attempts to match the input language with an appropriate font for that specific script. If the default Asian text font in your Normal template is set to DengXian, Word will automatically switch to it when it detects Chinese input.
How can I change the default Asian font in Word?
Press Ctrl+D to open the Font dialog box. Select your desired font under 'Asian text font', click 'Set As Default' in the bottom left, and choose 'All documents based on the Normal template' before clicking OK.
Where is the Normal.dotm file located?
On a Windows PC, the Normal.dotm template is typically located at C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates. You may need to enable 'Show hidden files' in Windows Explorer to view the AppData folder.
Will repairing Office delete my documents?
No, running a Quick Repair or Online Repair from the Windows Control Panel only fixes corrupted Microsoft Office application files. It will not delete or alter your personal documents, files, or data.
