How to change font in multiple form fields?

I am creating a form - there are about 2 dozen form fields that are set up.
I had Acrobat detect form fields.
Is there a way I can select multiple form fields and change the font in all of them?
I have tried selecting all the fields [cmd A] and double clicking to get to the appearance tab.
The only changes the font in the 1 field I double click.
thanks everyone!

matthewmcneil wrote:
I am creating a form - there are about 2 dozen form fields that are set up.
I had Acrobat detect form fields.
Is there a way I can select multiple form fields and change the font in all of them?
I have tried selecting all the fields [cmd A] and double clicking to get to the appearance tab.
The only changes the font in the 1 field I double click.
thanks everyone!
Select all the form fields , select first the hold shift key and select the rest Then right click or control click and choose properties. then look for "Fonts" choose desired font. If this works your all set otherwise you will have to choose each indivually and change.

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All right...
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