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How to Add Fonts to Microsoft Word in 3 Steps

How to Add Fonts to Microsoft Word in 3 Steps
Shaun M Jooste

Shaun M Jooste

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Learning how to add a font in Microsoft Word for Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone can be challenging if you’ve never done it before.

A quick look at the 3 steps involved

Step 1: Download the font file

You’ll usually find the font files you’re looking for on trusted online sites. Once you locate the one you need, download it onto your device.

Step 2: Extract the files

To use the fonts, you’ll need to first extract the zip files to your font folder. Once completed, it will appear as OpenType (OTF) or TrueType Fonts (TTF).

Step 3: Install the fonts

The final step involves selecting one of the fonts and choosing the install option. You’ll see the font appear in Microsoft Word as one of the options.

Shaun M Jooste

Shaun M Jooste

I live in South Africa, Cape town, as a father of two children. I've been gaming almost all my life, with plenty of experience writing reviews and articles on the latest titles. With 15 years of experience in local government performing Facilities Management functions, I moved towards becoming CEO of my own company, Celenic Earth Publications, which serves to publish author's books, including my own. I'm a published author of horror and fantasy novels, while I also dabble in game and movie scriptwriting.

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