Things You'll Need:
- Internet-capable computer
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Step 1
There are many Web sites from which you can download fonts. Some sites that sell fonts will have you download the font files, while others will mail you CDs with the font filess on them. (Some such sites are listed in the Resources section below.)
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Step 2
Most sites will organize the fonts by some sort of category. For instance, they may group "drippy" and "creepy" fonts together under the heading "Horror." Likewise, there could be group for medieval-like fonts, or decorative script fonts. Each font will have a specific name, such as Ghouly Booty or Algerian, that will appear in your font menu after you install the file.
Some sites require you to choose fonts for Window or for Macintosh. -
Step 3
If you download a font file, you will have to save it somewhere on your computer. This is not installing the font, it is merely saving it so you can install it later.
If you purchased fonts on a CD, then the product will be mailed to you. -
Step 4
Another way to get more fonts is to create them yourself. You will need a software package, such as Font Lab or Fontographer (see link below) or a font-generation service, such as yourfonts.com. Some of these applications allow you to hand-draw your fonts (or simply your own handwriting) to be converted into font files.
