How to Delete Fonts
After several years of owning a Windows-based computer and installing many different programs, it is likely that you will accumulate more fonts than you could ever want to use. This can make the use of programs such as Microsoft Word tedious, as you must scroll past many unused fonts to find the ones that you want to use. Remove the fonts that you do not use so you can find your favorites more quickly.
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Things You'll Need
- PC running Windows Millennium Edition, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, or 7, or Mac running OS X
Instructions
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Deleting Fonts on a Windows System
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Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. If this desktop icon is disabled on your system, click the "Start" button, and then click "Computer."
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Double-click "C."
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Double-click the "Windows" folder. If your Windows installation resides in a different directory such as "WINNT," double-click that folder instead.
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Double-click the "Fonts" folder.
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Right-click the font that you would like to remove, and select "Delete."
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Click "Yes" to delete the font.
Deleting Fonts on a Mac
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Double-click the "Mac OS X" (hard drive) icon on the desktop.
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Double-click "Library."
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Double-click "Fonts."
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Right-click the font that you would like to delete, and select "Move to Trash." Note that certain Mac applications may depend on some fonts being installed in order to function properly. It is recommended that you leave any font that you delete in the Trash for a minimum of one week before emptying it. This way, if an application stops working, you can move the required font back into the "Fonts" folder.
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