How to Change the Font in Excel?

In this article you will learn how to change the Font type in Excel.

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Why do you need to change the Font type in Excel?

Changing the font type in Excel can help improve the readability and appearance of your spreadsheet, which can make it easier for you and others to work with and understand your data. It can also help improve the overall look and feel of your spreadsheet. This is particularly important if you are creating a report or presentation that needs to look professional and polished.

Steps to change the Font type

To change the font type in Excel, follow these steps:

Step 1: Select the cells or range of cells that you want to change the font type for.

Step 2: Click on the "Home" tab in the Excel ribbon.

Step 3: In the "Font" group, click on the "Font" drop-down menu.

Step 4: Select the font that you want to use from the list of available fonts. You can also use the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of fonts.

Step 5: Once you have selected the font, the cells you have selected will automatically update to use the new font.

Alternatively, you can also use the "Format Cells" dialog box to change the font type. Here's how:

Step 1: Select the cells or range of cells that you want to change the font type for.

Step 2: Right-click on the selected cells and choose "Format Cells" from the context menu.

Step 3: In the "Format Cells" dialog box, click on the "Font" tab.

Step 4: Select the font that you want to use from the list of available fonts.

Step 5: Once you have selected the font, click "OK" to apply the changes.

Shortcut to Change Font Type in Excel

Keyboard shortcuts are another way to change the font type in Excel and it depends on the operating system you are using. Here are the shortcuts for Windows and Mac:

Windows:

1. Select the cells you want to change the font type for.
2. Press the "Ctrl" + "Shift" + "F" keys on your keyboard.
3. In the "Font" tab of the "Format Cells" dialog box that appears, select the font you want to use.
4. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Mac:

1. Select the cells you want to change the font type for.
2. Press the "Command" + "T" keys on your keyboard.
3. In the "Font" section of the "Format Cells" pane that appears on the right-hand side of the screen, select the font you want to use.
4. Click outside the "Format Cells" pane to apply the changes.

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