Applies To
Windows 11 Windows 10

Summary​​​​​

This article explains how to manage fonts in Windows, including viewing available fonts, installing new ones, and removing unused ones. It describes how to use the Settings app to organize fonts, preview them, and keep your system efficient. It also covers adding fonts from the Microsoft Store or files and installing language-specific fonts when needed.

Fonts play a crucial role in the overall aesthetics and readability of your documents and presentations. Whether you're a designer looking to add a unique touch to your work or simply someone who wants to expand their creative toolkit, knowing how to manage fonts in Windows is essential.

This article guides you through the steps to view, install, and remove fonts on your Windows device. You'll learn how to explore the fonts currently available on your computer, add new ones to enhance your projects, and remove those you no longer need to keep your system organized and efficient.

Check which fonts are available on your device

  1. In the Settings app  on your Windows device, select Personalization > Fonts or use the following shortcut:

    Open fonts settings

  2. Fonts are listed under Available fonts.

Note: Not all apps support custom fonts. If your font isn't showing up in an app or program, try a different app to check and see if the font is installed and working properly.

The Available fonts section offers several options to help you manage your fonts effectively. Here are the key features available:

  • Search and filter: You can easily search for a specific font by typing its name in the search bar. This helps you quickly locate the font you need without scrolling through the entire list.

  • View a preview: You can view a preview of each font, which includes different sizes and faces. This allows you to see how the font will look in various styles and sizes before you use it.

  • Hide: If you have fonts that you don't use frequently but don't want to uninstall, you can hide them. This keeps your font list organized without permanently removing the fonts.

  • Uninstall: You can uninstall fonts that you no longer need. This helps free up space and keeps your system tidy by removing unnecessary fonts.

Common operations

Expand the following sections to learn more about common operations with fonts in Windows:

  1. In the Settings app  on your Windows device, select Personalization > Fonts​​​​​​​ or use the following shortcut:

    Open fonts settings

  2. Select Get more fonts in Microsoft Store or use the following shortcut:

    Open more fonts in Microsoft Store

  3. Select the font you want to add, and then select Get or Buy. The font will download and install automatically.

  1. Obtain or download the font file, and make sure the file is a True Type (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) file.

    1. If the file is compressed into a .zip file, right-click it and select Extract to extract the files.

  2. Right-click the font file, and then select Install. To install for all users on a computer, select Install for all users.

  3. If you're asked to allow the program to make changes to your computer, make sure you trust the source of the downloaded file, and then select Yes.

  1. In the Settings app  on your Windows device, select Personalization > Fonts​​​​​​​ or use the following shortcut:

    Open fonts settings

  2. Select Options  on the font you want to remove.

  3. Select Uninstall.

  1. In the Settings app  on your Windows device, select Personalization > Fonts​​​​​​​ or use the following shortcut:

    Open fonts settings

  2. Under Related settings, select Download fonts for all languages and select ​​​​​​​OK.

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