Help:How to install fonts/en
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This page helps you to install a downloaded font in your computer manually. Depending on your Operating System and its version, follow the instructions given below.
Windows
Windows XP
- Close all applications.
- Copy the downloaded font to C:\Windows\Fonts folder.
Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Close all applications.
- Right-click font files to be installed.
- A menu will pop up, select > Install.
Linux
GNOME
- Open the font using Font viewer.
- Click on the install button in font viewer.
KDE
- Right-click font files to be installed.
- A menu will pop up, select > Install Font.
Install for All Users
- Save fonts in a separate folder. For example: "Downloads/fonts".
- Open terminal and run the command:
sudo cp -R ~/Downloads/fonts /usr/share/fonts
Mac OS X
- Drag and drop the selected font files into the Library’s Font folder.
Mac OS 10.3 or later versions
- Double click the font file to Open it using FontBook.
- To install only for you: Click > Install Font button.
- To install for all users: Select > Preferences and change > Default Install Location from "User" to "Computer". Then click > Install Font button.