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When I open a new document in Numbers 6.0 the font is always set to Helvetica. How can I set the default font for a new Numbers document to something else? I can't find any preferences for this, but I'm sure I'm missing something...there must be a way!? Thanks for any help/suggestions! Ian.
iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.14
One easy way to have a new document formatted to your tastes is take an existing document and File > Save as Template.
Then when you start a new document File > New and choose your template under My Templates.
Note that you can also set table styles in the Table tab in the inspector pane at the right.
SG
Hi Still! Thanks so much for your reply, that's exactly the way to do it! I feel very foolish, as I've been using Numbers for years and had forgotten all about templates! Regards, Ian.
Set a default font for a new Numbers document
