Default Font Shakeup Rattles Longtime Calibri Fans
• Microsoft unexpectedly changed the default font after 17 years from Calibri to Aptos, rolling it out to millions of users in January 2023, surprising many
• The font change felt jarring to some users who felt "gaslit" when opening documents, provoking surprisingly passionate debates
• Many users publicly reacted with comedy videos and outrage on social media about being forced to switch default fonts
• Aptos has a more retro, 1960s style that Microsoft says has "universal appeal," but some diehard font fans still prefer Calibri or Times New Roman
• Experts say it's natural for humans to resist subtle changes like fonts, but most users will likely get accustomed to Aptos over time