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Aptos is the new default font for Microsoft

Did you know Aptos was already available in the Font Picker menu?

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Published onJanuary 29, 2024

published onJanuary 29, 2024

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Recently, Microsoft abandoned its long-serving font Calibri, which was the default font since 2007. The new default font that has replaced it is Aptos, formerly known as Bierstadt.

You will now see this default font in Microsoftproductivity appslike Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. You probably didn’t know, but Aptos was in the font list all along with the name Bierstadt.

However, if you are wondering why the name changed, according toSteve Matteson,the font’s creator, some people didn’t take the name seriously, leading Microsoft to choose a new one for the font.

Aptos comes from thegrotesque sans serifgenre, which includes classicHelvetica, and Microsoft describes it like this:

Aptos is a precise, contemporary sans serif typeface inspired by mid-20th-century Swiss typography.

Along with Regular, Aptos is also available asAptos Display,Aptos Narrow,Aptos Light,Aptos Dark,and more.

Back in 2021, Microsoftintroduced five new fonts:Grandview,Bierstadt,Skeena,Seaford,andTenorite, which gave us the hint of this happening in the near future, but nobody knew Bierstadt or Aptos would be the winner.

Aptos has this unique coastal climate, where it’s a beach, and all the way up to the redwoods. It’s what I loved about California is the diversity, and it kind of told me that there’s all these different moods and experiences you can have. Similarly, with Aptos, you have all these different voices you can speak in without distorting the message

Even though the font name has changed and it is rolled out as the default font, it will still be available in the font list under the old name for people who are used to it.

Also, you can still choose any other font type as per your preference, even the old default font, Calibri.

Furthermore, as Microsoft announced that the new theme is on its way, you will continue to notice new design changes and improvements, includingtext styles, new color palettes, and more.

Have you tried thenew default font, Aptos, yet? Tell us what you think about it in the comments section below.

More about the topics:Microsoft 365,Microsoft Office,Office 365

Srishti Sisodia

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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.

Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.

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Srishti Sisodia

Windows Software Expert

She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.