The font for any type of essay assignment is pretty universal. The general expectation for font type is Times New Roman and the expected font size is usually 12 point. To adjust these settings in your own document in preparation for your essay, highlight the text and then follow the steps in the graphic below.

• Step 1: Select the Home tab at the top left of your screen.

• Step 2: Select the font type dropdown menu and select Times New Roman.
• Step 3: Select 12 point font from the font size dropdown menu.

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