How to change the font size in Microsoft Word?

To change the font size in Microsoft Word, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the text you want to modify or place the cursor where you want to start typing with the new font size.
  2. In the Home tab of the Ribbon, locate the "Font" group.
  3. In the "Font" group, you will find a box displaying the current font size. It might show a number like "11" or a description like "Normal."
  4. Click on the font size box. A drop-down menu will appear with a list of font sizes to choose from.
  5. Select the desired font size from the drop-down menu by either clicking on it or using the arrow keys to highlight it and then pressing Enter.
  6. The selected font size will be applied to the selected text or to the text you type from that point onwards.

Alternatively, you can also manually enter a specific font size by following these additional steps:

  1. Select the text you want to modify or place the cursor where you want to start typing with the new font size.
  2. In the Home tab of the Ribbon, locate the "Font" group.
  3. In the "Font" group, you will find a box displaying the current font size.
  4. Click on the small arrow located on the right side of the font size box. This will open the "Font Size" menu.
  5. In the "Font Size" menu, you can either choose one of the predefined sizes or manually enter a specific size by typing it in the box located at the top of the menu.
  6. Once you have entered the desired size, press Enter or click outside the menu to apply the new font size to the selected text or to the text you type from that point onwards.