How to Place TTF in Vista
True-type fonts have a .ttf extension and can be used to enhance your documents by changing the standard type that is used in many word-processing or graphics programs. Aside from the typical Times New Roman or Arial fonts that are readily available, other true-type fonts can be downloaded from online sources to add appeal to your typed work. Making these new fonts available in your software programs is as easy as copying and pasting them into your Microsoft Windows Vista "Fonts" folder.
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Instructions
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Close the word processor or graphics program you are using. The program will not be able to identify the new fonts unless the fonts are available at the startup of the software.
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Move your mouse cursor down to the "start" icon at the bottom of your Microsoft Windows Vista screen. Click on the icon; a new task window will open.
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Click on the "Control Panel" tab to open the Control Panel window.
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Notice that there are two ways to view the Control Panel window. Click on the prompt that reads "Classic View."
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Double-click on the icon that reads "Fonts." This will open the "Fonts" folder; keep it open and available as you move on to the next step.
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Locate the available true-type fonts you have saved on your computer. If you have downloaded true-type fonts from an online source, check your "Downloads" folder. Highlight the true-type fonts you want to make available in your software programs and click on them to copy. To do this, hold down the left mouse button to highlight the fonts and right-click. This will open a new box with the "Copy" option. Click on "Copy," which will save these fonts to your clipboard.
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Revert to the "Fonts" folder you have left open in a separate window. Click the right mouse button and slide the mouse cursor up to "Paste." This will place the fonts you have just copied to your clipboard into the Fonts folder.
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Reopen your word processor or graphics software. The new true-type fonts you have relocated into the "Fonts" folder will now appear, ready for use in your program.
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Tips & Warnings
As your list of available fonts grows, you may be inclined to delete some you no longer want. To do this, open the "Fonts" folder, highlight the true-type fonts you wish to remove and click the "Delete" button on your keyboard.
When you're compiling professional documents, some true-type fonts may not be acceptable. Fonts that are difficult to read or are more decorative than they are professional should be avoided. When you are downloading free fonts, make sure they specify compatibility with the Microsoft Windows Vista environment. Free fonts that are compatible with the Mac environment are not compatible with Microsoft Windows.
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