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Aug 20, 2026 5:21 PM UTC
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When will Illustrator let users set a default font? After 30+ years, I shouldn't have to use Myriad, create templates, or change the font for every project. The software supports this choice; users should be able to set it once.

When will Illustrator let users set a default font? After 30+ years, I shouldn't have to use Myriad, create templates, or change the font for every project. The software supports this choice; users should be able to set it once.

    Bill Silbert
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    Community Expert
    Aug 20, 2026 8:35 PM UTC

    In addition to using the method demonstrated in Monika’s video you might want to register a New Feature Request for a simpler way to set the default font. You can do so at https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests.

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    Participant
    Aug 25, 2026 4:43 PM UTC

    I dont want to have to change EVERY new file.

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    Participant
    Aug 22, 2026 4:04 AM UTC

    What I think? I think that is absolutely ridiculous to have to change the default font for EVERY single  file. It should be available and allowed for the software as a whole. I don’t want to have to make a template, or change it for every single file. That is uber cumbersome, a VERY confusing video and NOT helpful at all. 

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    Bill Silbert
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    Community Expert
    Aug 20, 2026 8:35 PM UTC

    In addition to using the method demonstrated in Monika’s video you might want to register a New Feature Request for a simpler way to set the default font. You can do so at https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests.

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    Monika Gause
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    Aug 20, 2026 5:46 PM UTC

    Edit the New document profiles

    Here’s how: 

     

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