How to Make a Font Smaller in Microsoft Word

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Last Updated: March 6, 2025

Are font sizes just too big? Want to make your essay seem shorter? Well, you've come to the right page! This wikiHow shows how to change the font size in a Microsoft Word document.

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Go to the top of the page to see the font size dropdown. It's at top-right of Fonts section in Home tab. It is usually set to 12.
2
Click the down arrow next to the font size dropdown. You should see a list of numbers.

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Select a number less than twelve. This make the font smaller as you type.

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You can also click on the twelve and type in a number less than twelve.

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You can use these tips to make the font larger too!

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Warnings

This will make your essay seem shorter than it already is!

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It may be difficult for the reader to see if the font is too small. Make sure everybody can see your beautiful essay!

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