Changing the font for envelope printing

Word’s envelope addresses use the Envelope Address and Envelope Return styles. The Font dialog’s “Set as Default” choice can be overridden by those styles or fail to persist when the attached template cannot be updated.

Create an envelope, choose Add to Document instead of printing, and open the Styles pane. Display styles, locate Envelope Address and Envelope Return, then choose Modify for each. Set the font, size, and weight, select “New documents based on this template,” and save. Close Word and accept the prompt to save Normal.dotm, then reopen Word and test an envelope.

If the styles revert, verify that Normal.dotm is writable and Word is not controlled by a template or add-in. Back up customizations before renaming Normal.dotm and allowing Word to recreate it. Office 2019 support ended in October 2025, so verify behavior on a supported release. Printer settings affect placement and feed direction, not the font.