Text al changed to bold

Steps to Fix the Problem

Here are some simple steps to troubleshoot and fix this:

1. Check the Paragraph Style: Place your cursor where you’re typing, look at the Style box on the Home tab, and ensure it’s set to "Normal." If it’s not, select "Normal" to see if that fixes it. Styles can sometimes include bold formatting without you realizing it.
2. Verify Normal Style Settings: Right-click "" in the Styles group on the Home tab, choose Modify, and check if "Bold" is selected in the font settings. If it is, uncheck it and save.
3. Reset Formatting: Select the text that looks bold, then press Ctrl+Spacebar to reset character formatting and Ctrl+Q to reset paragraph formatting. This should remove any unexpected bold.
4. Test in a New Document: Open a new blank document and type some text. If it’s not bold, the issue is likely specific to your current document. If it is bold, it might be a global Word setting.
5. Check System Settings: If the problem persists, ensure no system accessibility settings, like high contrast mode, are affecting text appearance.

If these steps don’t work, consider checking for add-ins or contacting Microsoft Support directly for further help, especially if you’re using a recent version of Word in 2025.

While you can use the Font dialog box (Ctrl+D) to change the default font, the dialog box, when you choose to display it, will actually show the font settings at the insertion point. 

In the document, try resetting to the default font by selecting a text range and pressing Ctrl+SpaceBar. What happens? 

If the text indicates that it is not bold and it still displays bold, the font file could be damaged.

Any chance to verify again by NOT using Normal.dotm?