How Do I Install Fonts?

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Downloading and Installing Fonts

Installation in Windows

One way you can change the style of a document is by adding a new text font. To add a font to Word, download and install the font in Windows, where it will become available to all Microsoft 365 applications. TrueType (file extension .ttf) and OpenType (.otf) fonts both work fine.

  • Download the font files. These often come compressed in .zip folders.
  • Make sure you are installing the desktop fonts and not webfonts.
  • Zipped folders MUST be unzipped.

Windows 10 Installation:

  1. Unzip the folder containing the fonts first. Fonts cannot be installed if they are zipped.
  2. Right-click on the font file and select install.
    • OR –
  3. Search for fonts in the search box by the start menu.
  4. Click on the fonts (Control Panel) link to open the Fonts Manager.
  5. Drag and Drop or Copy and Paste the unzipped fonts into the Fonts Manager to install.

For both Windows 10 and 11:

  • Once you have your font downloaded (often .ttf files) and available, right-click it and click Install.

How to Get Fonts to Appear

To get your fonts to show up in Word or other programs:

  1. Open up the Control Panel.
  2. Enter the “Appearance and Personalization” category and then select Fonts.
  3. Drag and drop your new font into this window.

Dealing With Issues

Why are my downloaded fonts not working in Word?

  • Easiest fix: Download and reinstall the correct version of the file, making sure the font is compatible with your operating system.
  • Locate the font files on your system and remove any duplicates.

Managing Fonts

Where Fonts Are Stored:

  • Usually, this folder is either C:WINDOWS or C:WINNTFONTS.

On Mac:

  • Go to the Finder, press and hold the Option key, then choose “Go > Library.”
  • Fonts are available to any user on this Mac and are located in the Fonts folder in the System Library (/Library/Fonts/).

To Make Fonts Show Up in PowerPoint:

  1. Go to the main PowerPoint menu.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Go to the Save options.
  4. Find the embedding options and check Embed fonts in the file.

How to Manage Fonts in Windows:

  1. Press Windows key+R, type “control” and hit Enter to open Control Panel.
  2. Double-click on “Fonts” to see the full list of fonts on your computer.

Get rid of Unwanted Fonts

To uninstall fonts from Windows:

  • Open Settings.
  • Navigate to “Settings > Personalization > Fonts.”
  • Select the font you want to uninstall.

If you’ve just installed some fonts and can’t find them in the application you’re using, just restart the application, and they should appear.

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