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How To Install a TTF/OTF Font On Windows

    How to install fonts in Windows

    If you’ve seen amazing fonts online and want to start using them straight away, this quick guide will teach you how to install fonts on your Windows device fast. Installing a TTF (TrueType Font) or OTF (OpenType Font) on your Windows PC can be done in just a few simple steps:

    1. Download your font. All our fonts will be available in your account for future access if purchased from Dottiedigitals.com. Usually, when you download your files, they will appear in your ‘Downloads’ folder.
    2. Unzip the folder. This is exactly the same process as any of our other files. Right click, then press Extract. For a step-by-step guide on how to unzip a folder [click here]. (LINK)
    3. Open the folder, and you should see either the .OTF or the .TTF files. Right click on the OTF file and press Install. We recommend installing the OTF over the TTF if it’s available. Some versions of Windows may bring up a preview box of the font, which will have an Install button at the top.
    4. Restart your software. Once you have installed the font, make sure to close down any software you are currently using and restart them. If this step is skipped, you won’t be able to use your font until the next time you open the application.

    And that’s all the steps to installing a font on your Windows PC. Some software may prefer you to use a .TTF file, but we always recommend using the .OTF to run into fewer problems along the way.

    FAQs

    Is it easy to install a font?

    Yes, with just a few clicks, you will be able to add new fonts to your device.

    Can I delete the font folder?

    Once you have correctly installed the font and have it working on your device, you can delete the folder from your files. It’s a good idea to keep a backup of any font you download for future reference.

    I can’t see the font I have just installed

    If you can’t see the font you have just installed on your device, remember you must make sure you close any applications such as Adobe or Inkscape to be able to see and use the font.

    A different approach to installing fonts on your Windows PC

    If the above method isn’t working for you, you can try this way of installing the font. This works for both OTF and TTF:

    1. Download the font
    2. Unzip the font
    3. Copy the OTF (or TTF if OTF isn’t available)
    4. Press the Windows Start button in the corner of the taskbar
    5. Search for Control Panel
    6. Select Appearance and Personalisation
    7. Select Fonts
    8. Paste in the folder/font you wish to add
    9. Restart your computer and start using your font!

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