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How to Install Additional Fonts in Windows

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Install Additional Fonts in Windows
Install Additional Fonts in Windows

Windows supports TureType fonts or fonts that come with programs designed to run on Windows. Many times printers will come with additional fonts to install that are supported by Windows. This procedure applies for Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT.

Difficulty: Easy
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  • Windows XP, 2000, or NT
  1. Step 1

    Click on the “Start” menu and then select “Run”

  2. Step 2

    In the “Open” field type: %windir%\fonts, and then click OK

  3. Step 3

    In the Windows file box, select File, Install New Fonts…

  4. Step 4

    Select the Drive that has the fonts you want to install, then select the folder by double clicking on it in the Folders box.

  5. Step 5

    In the fonts list box either select all or select the ones you want to install by holding down the CTL-key and selecting each with the mouse. Click OK and your fonts will be installed.

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tassie said

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on 6/26/2008 Great tips! I never knew this was possible. Thank you for sharing!

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