For now, start by using Suzanne's page and the screenshots to change the theme body font to the one you want. See what happens.

Work with copies.

If it works in one document, save the theme.
Then apply the theme to your other documents (again, copies).

Learning styles will save you time and grief very quickly.

Here is a shorter reference:
Tips for Understanding Styles in Word by Shauna Kelly

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