How to Make Fancy Fonts for Facebook

Use a third-party app to make fancy fonts on Facebook.

When posting updates on Facebook, you are limited to a standard font unless you install a Facebook app to give you access to fancier fonts. Facebook apps are third-party applications made by outside developers. Not all of them work, and some ask you to download software or access outside websites which could expose you to malware or viruses. However, the Status Fonts app gives you access to a variety of fonts without either of these risks.

Instructions

1. Log in to Facebook and type "Status Fonts" in the search text box at the top of the page.

2. Click the magnifying glass icon at the right of the search text box to bring up a list of search results, then click "Apps" in the left-hand column to narrow the search results down to a list of apps.

3. Click "Status Fonts" and "Go to App."

4. Click "Allow" to allow the app to access your profile information. The app installs on your profile, giving you access to a variety of fonts.

5. Type a status message in the "Type your text here:" box at the top of the page.

6. Choose a font from the list, then copy the text by double-clicking on it, then pressing "Ctrl" and "C" together on your keyboard.

7. Click the "Facebook" symbol at the top right to navigate to your profile page, then paste the text into the "What's on your mind?" text box. To paste the text, press the "Ctrl" and "V" keys together.

8. Click "Share."

Tips & Warnings

• The "Status Fonts" app is designed for Firefox. Although it will work with other browsers, the full font display may only show in Firefox.

References

• "New York Post"; Facebook Lawyer's Cite 'Smoking Gun' Papers; Aug. 5, 2011
• Facebook: How Can I Add Apps to My Facebook Page?
• "The Guardian"; Facebook Shrugs Off Warnings to Vet Potentially Malicious Programs; Jemima Kiss; Mar. 2, 2009