how do I add a new font I downloaded from the internet?

[beckyjam]

I downloaded a free .TTF on the web, and tried by copy/pasting the file into
the WINDOWS/Fonts folder. How do I get it to work in my copy of Microsoft
Word and other OFFICE applications?

Please help.

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

What version of Windows? If Windows XP, open Windows Explorer and navigate
to the Windows\Font folder. From the menu, choose File - Install New Font,
etc.

 

[beckyjam]

Ok, I followed you up until I couldn't find an option "Install New Font" as
you said. I am using Windows XP. Any additional ideas?

 

[Paul Ballou]

Install New Font is under File Menu in Windows Explorer when you have the
Windows Font Folder selected.

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Life would be easier if we could view the source code

 

[beckyjam]

I looked again, and no, I don't see it. Please help.

 

[Rob Giordano \(Crash\)]

Open the Fonts folder, then File | Install New Fonts

 

[Beth Melton]

Perhaps you aren't viewing the Fonts folder? If you are viewing the
folder you placed your downloaded font in then you need to open your
Control Panel to access the Fonts folder.

Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email can not be acknowledged.

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