It’s hard to overstate how important fonts are. To spice up your Word documents, Photoshop files, and InDesign creations, you need to know how to install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through it.
There are two main ways to install fonts in Windows, but most people should use our first method. In addition to installing fonts, we also have some steps to uninstall fonts you don’t want, as well as our favorite places on the Internet to download new fonts.
Here we cover Windows 11 and Windows 10, which will apply the fonts in all your apps. If you’re looking for another method, be sure to read our guides on how to install fonts in Photoshop and how to install fonts on Mac.
How to install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10
The best way to install fonts on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is also the easiest. All you have to do is download the font, select the font file and drag it to the Windows Fonts screen. You’ll have a new font in seconds without having to worry about restarting your computer or downloading a program.
We took the screenshots on Windows 11, but the process is the same for Windows 10. If you have trouble finding the right place, use Windows key + S look for Font settings.
Step 1: Download the font you want to install. Fonts usually come in zipped (compressed) folders. Extract the folder to your desktop or a place you can easily access on your computer. You can do this by choosing Unpack everything from the top of the File Explorer window.
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Step 2: Open Windows settings menu and select Personalization from the left menu. In the list of options, select Fonts.
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Step 3: Find the extracted fonts folder. Choose TrueType font (ttf) files in the folder and drag them to the dotted rectangle on the Windows settings screen.
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How to install fonts through the Microsoft Store
You can also install fonts through the Microsoft Store. The process is easier, but the Microsoft Store doesn’t have as many options. Most fonts are free, but certain packages will cost you. We found a few packs around $5 at the time of writing, as well as some fonts for around $2.
This is not the best option for installing fonts, not only because of the limited selection, but also because some of the fonts cost money. We recommend using the drag and drop method above instead. However, we will show you how to install fonts through the Microsoft Store.
Step 1: Open the Windows settings menu and select Personalization from the left menu. Then choose Fonts from the list.
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Step 2: Click Get more fonts from the Microsoft Store to open a font store. Select the font you want to install and click Get.
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How to delete fonts in Windows
If you want to clean up your font menu, you can delete any font in Windows 10 or Windows 11 — including those provided by Microsoft. Once again, we used Windows 11 for our screenshots, but this process is the same for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Step 1: Open the Windows settings menu, select Personalization from the left menu, then select Fonts.
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Step 2: Left click on the font you want to uninstall. Under, under metadata, choose Uninstall.
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Where to find Windows fonts
The Microsoft Store has fonts, but you’ll have to search online if you want to find more options. There are dozens of free font websites online, although some are better than others. Here are some of the few Windows font archives we frequent.
If you want free fonts, the best place to start is Google Fonts. Google has thousands of free fonts available, and you don’t have to worry about downloading something you didn’t sign up for. Google also provides clear licenses, which is not always the case elsewhere.
For paid fonts, check Creative Market. There are several community generated packages that you can usually pick up for a few bucks. Behance is also a good alternative, although it is tailored for Adobe applications.
Before installing a new font, check its license. Although many fonts are free to download, not all are free to use. Fonts may be free for personal use but not for commercial use, for example, so it’s best to double check.
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