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Step 1
Locate some fonts that you would like to use. You can find a variety of fonts that you can download for free online. Check out the Resources section for links to sites that offer various fonts.
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Step 2
When you download a font, it will either have a *.ttf file extension or it may be zipped. If it is zipped (file extensions include *.zip or *.rar), make sure that you unzip the file before installing.
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Step 3
INSTALLING A FONT IN WINDOWS
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Step 4
Make sure the Control Panel is in Classic View and double click on Fonts.
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Step 5
When the Fonts box appears, click on the File menu and select Install New Font.
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Step 6
In the Add Fonts dialog box, browse to the location of the downloaded font, highlight the font, and then click on OK. The font will then install.
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Step 7
To test the font, you can open up Microsoft Word, select the font, and type away.
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Step 8
Note that installation for Windows Vista is identical to installation for previous versions of Windows. However, accessing the Fonts option in the Control Panel is a little different. When you access the Control Panel, click on Appearance and Personalization and then click on Fonts.
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Step 9
INSTALLING A FONT IN MAC OS X
My apologies for no screenshots…I don’t currently have a Mac PC. -
Step 10
To install a font in Mac OS X 10.2.X and earlier versions, select Home from the Go menu in the Finder. Double-click the Library folder. Click and drag the font into the Fonts folder.
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Step 11
To install a font in Mac OS X 10.3.X or later versions, double click on the Font you wish to install in order to open the Font Book. When it is open, click on Install Font.
Comments
JulieMayfield said
on 8/3/2008 I really needed this! I love new fonts and I always forget how to download and use them.