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Add fonts to Windows to add fonts to Office

By Cindy Grigg Cindy Grigg Writer Cindy Grigg is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a productivity writer who teaches Microsoft Office software to students and pros. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 27, 2020 Tweet Share Email Free-Photos / Pixabay Tweet Share Email MS Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook To add new fonts to the Microsoft Office suite, you must install the fonts in Windows directly. Office reads its font list from the font list in Windows. These instructions apply to all versions of Microsoft Office for the Windows desktop. Installing fonts on a Mac follows different procedures.

Finding Fonts

Font files are everywhere on the web, some of which are free and some of which are paid. Professional designers use services like Adobe TypeKit, which automatically installs fonts. Watch for dodgy websites that offer executable installers. Let common sense prevail; if a site is filled with ads and looks sketchy, it probably is.

Adding Fonts to Windows

To add a font to windows, simply drag the file into the Fonts folder, which typically resides at c:\windows\fonts. This action prompts Windows to install the font. Alternatively, open the Font Settings tool within Windows Settings. Press Win+I and type font into the search box to open the Font Settings tool. Drag the font file into the box to install it. Use Font Settings to manage all of your fonts. The Font Settings tool includes a link to download or purchase new fonts from the Windows Store. This approach is safer than downloading fonts from obscure websites.

Activating New Fonts in Office

After you've added a font to Windows, it's available to all programs on the computer. However, you must exit and re-launch the application to reload its internal font cache. Microsoft Office programs do not re-scan the system font index while they're running — they only scan it when the program initializes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Microsoft Office May Be Changing Its Name, but It’s Not Going Anywhere How to Install Fonts in Windows 10 How to Add Fonts to Word How to Manage Your Fonts in Windows How to Install Fonts in Windows 7 Is Microsoft Word Free? Yes, It Can Be How to Install TrueType or OpenType Fonts in Windows How to Install Fonts in Windows 11 How to Download Fonts on iPhone FontSpace: Download Thousands of Free Computer Fonts The 8 Best Microsoft Office Alternatives of 2022 How to Change Font in Windows 10 Latest Microsoft Office Service Packs (October 2022) How to Fix It When Microsoft Word Is Not Responding How to Download Fonts on iPad How to Change the Font Size on Your Screen Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies