How to install fonts in Windows 10

Installing a new font is easy and can add extra style to your documents. Sometimes the Windows 10 default fonts just don’t cut the mustard. Sure, Calibri, Arial, and Times New Roman are classics, but every now and then you want a touch of character-based style, like Raleway or Lato.

Okay, so those Calibri alternatives don’t give your writing “style”. But if you want to use an alternative, you’ll need to install the font on Windows 10. So how do you install a new font on Windows 10?

How to install a font on Windows 10

The process of installing a new font on Windows 10 is actually quite simple.

When you download a new font, the folder will contain what looks like a bunch of random files. These files are all different font styles, such as bold, italic, semi-bold, heavy italic and so on. The number of files might seem high, but you need them all if you want to style your writing.

The other thing you may notice is the font file extension. Typically, a Windows 10 font will be in TFF or OTF format. Exist differences between TFF and OTF font formats and TFF is preferred for Windows 10. However, you can use both formats without problems. Here’s how to install a new font on Windows 10:

1. Open the folder containing the font files. Font files may need to be extracted from an archive. To do this, select the file archive, right-click and extract using your favorite tool. For example, I would right-click and select 7-Zip> Extract to “filename”.
2. Select all font files in the folder. Now, right click and select Install.
3. Windows 10 will install the new font. If a font file already exists on your computer, you can skip or replace it. Use the latter if you are updating a font already on your system.
4. You may need to restore your system for the changes to take effect and the new font appears in Microsoft Word.

That’s all there is to it. Installing a font on Windows 10 only takes a moment and can give your creative process or documents a unique feature. Go easy on using alternate characters, especially in professional or educational situations.

Drag and drop the font installation

Locating the files and clicking Install is a font installation option on Windows 10. There is a second option in the Fonts section of the Settings app, which allows you to drag and drop font files to install.

Here’s how to install a Windows 10 font using drag and drop:

1. Press the key Windows + I to open the Settings panel.
2. go to Personalization> Fonts.
3. Drag and drop the font files for your new font into the box below Add characters.

Again, that’s it. Once dragged and dropped, the installation process will complete automatically.

How to delete a font on Windows 10

Deleting a font on Windows 10 is as easy as installing a new one.

1. Press the key Windows + I to open the Settings panel.
2. go to Personalization> Fonts.
3. Scroll down and find the font you want to uninstall. Alternatively, you can use the search box if you know the specific font name.
4. Select the font, then when the new window opens, scroll down and select Uninstall.

Advanced system font editing

If you don’t want to stop at simply installing and uninstalling new Windows 10 fonts, there are some third-party tools you can use for extra functionality.

WinTools Advanced System Font Changer is one of these tools. It allows you to adjust text rendering settings, set custom default font size (a specific size, not just large or small), and change the fonts used in Windows elements such as title bars and menu boxes.

When you first run Advanced System Font Changer, you are asked if you want to save a copy of the default settings. I strongly suggest doing this, as while the program works fine and can make changes to Windows fonts and elements, you never know what might accidentally break (now or due to a later Windows 10 update).

The first card, Character, provides options for changing the default font found in the title bar, menus, message boxes, palette title, icons, and tips. Windows 10 uses the ever so familiar Segoe UI font. But how about if you switch it to something drastically different, like Ravie?

Okay, so Ravie isn’t the best choice. Indeed, it is a monstrosity. But you can always go back to the Windows 10 default font settings using the file you saved earlier. Just double-click the default file, import the registry key, then reboot the system. Of course, if you only make a small change, like in the example, you can restore it manually.

You’ll find options to adjust spacing, menu height, scroll width, and more on the tab Advanced. Again, you can reset these customizations using the default settings file.

Now you know how to install and uninstall fonts on Windows 10, you can make any changes you want. There are also other ways to manage Windows 10 fonts. For example, you can change the default font size, improve font rendering, and more.

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Free fonts for Windows 10

Now, the only question left is where to find the best free fonts for Windows 10? Fortunately, there are tons of sites where you can download new fonts for Windows 10, many for free.

The top three sites include:

1. Google Fonts
2. Dafont
3. urbanfonts

Installing fonts on Windows 10 is simple

Managing your Windows 10 fonts has never been easier. You can download and install a free font to see if it fits your project, and just as easily remove it if it doesn’t.

As mentioned in the Advanced System Font Changer section, if you plan on customizing the Windows 10 menu and title bar fonts and so on, you should create a system restore point to go back to if everything breaks. Additionally, you should also expect a Windows 10 update to remove your personalization, as it does from time to time.