You can't change the type of a style once it has been created. (The exception is that you can switch from "Paragraph" to "Linked.")
Create an entirely new style using the New Style button in the Styles pane (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S); be sure to choose the "Character" type.
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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP
Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional
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