Whether you download fonts from the Internet or have a CD full of typefaces, in order to use them in your word processor or other programs you must install TrueType or OpenType fonts in the Windows fonts folder. It is a simple procedure, but heed the following notes and tips when you install TrueType or OpenType fonts.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 1-5 minutes
Here's How:
- Go to Control Panel.
Click on your Start button and select Settings > Control Panel (or Open My Computer then Control Panel) - Go to your Fonts folder.
Open (Doubleclick) the Fonts folder. - Go to Install New Font.
Select File | Install New Font.
Check the Font FAQ if your Install New Font command is missing. - Find the directory with the font(s) you want to install.
Use the Folders: and Drives: windows to move to the folder on your hard drive, a disk, or CD where your new TrueType or OpenType fonts are located. - Find the font(s) you want to install.
Highlight the TrueType or OpenType font to install from the List of fonts window. - Install the font(s).
Click OK. This completes your TrueType or OpenType font installation.
Tips:
- Put installed fonts on your hard drive.
If you are going to install TrueType or OpenType fonts from a CD be sure the 'Copy fonts to folder' box is checked; otherwise, fonts may not be available to use if the CD is not in the drive at all times. - TrueType fonts have the extension .TTF
TrueType fonts require only this one file for installation and use. - OpenType fonts have the extension .TTF or .OTF
OpenType fonts require only this one file for installation and use.
What You Need:
- TrueType Fonts
- OpenType Fonts
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
