Personalization Install Fonts in Windows 11


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A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design.

Windows comes with a variety of fonts, and you can download others from the Microsoft Store, a website (ex: Google Fonts), or other online source.

Make sure any downloaded font file is a True Type (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) file to be used with Windows.

See also:
docs.microsoft.com

How to install fonts missing after upgrading to Windows client - Windows Deployment

Some of the fonts are missing from the system after you upgrade to Windows client.
docs.microsoft.com
docs.microsoft.com

Font List Windows 11 - Typography

List of fonts present in Windows 11 and their information.
docs.microsoft.com

This tutorial will show you how to install fonts for your account or all users in Windows 11.


Contents

  • Option One: Install Font(s) for All Users using Context Menu
  • Option Two: Install Font(s)f for Current User using Context Menu
  • Option Three: Install Font for Current User by Opening Font
  • Option Four: Install Font(s) for Current User in Settings
  • Option Five: Install Font(s) for Current User in File Explorer
  • Option Six: Install Font(s) for Current User in Control Panel
  • Option Seven: Install Font(s) for Current User in Microsoft Store




Option One

Install Font(s) for All Users using Context Menu


You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option


1 Right click on one or more selected font(s) you want to install, and click/tap on Show more options. (see screenshot below)

Install_fonts_context_menu-2.png

2 Click/tap on Install for all users. (see screenshot below)

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Option Two

Install Font(s)f for Current User using Context Menu


1 Perform one of the following actions: (see screenshots below)
  • Right click on one or more selected font(s) you want to install, and click/tap on Install.
  • Right click on one or more selected font(s) you want to install, click/tap on Show more options, and click/tap on Install.
Install_fonts_context_menu-1.png
Install_fonts_context_menu-2.png
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Option Three

Install Font for Current User by Opening Font


1 Double click/tap on the font to open it.

2 Click/tap on Install. (see screenshot below)

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Option Four

Install Font(s) for Current User in Settings


1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Fonts on the right side. (see screenshot below)

Open Fonts settings

Install_fonts_Settings-1.png

3 Drag and drop one or more font(s) into the Drag and drop to install box. (see screenshot below)

Install_fonts_Settings-2.png




Option Five

Install Font(s) for Current User in File Explorer


1 Open File Explorer (Win+E).

2 Navigate to and open the C:\Windows\Fonts folder in File Explorer. (see screenshot below)

3 Drag and drop one or more font(s) into the Fonts folder.

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Option Six

Install Font(s) for Current User in Control Panel


1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Fonts icon.

2 Drag and drop one or more font(s) into the Fonts control panel. (see screenshot below)

Install_fonts_Control_Panel-1.png





Option Seven

Install Font(s) for Current User in Microsoft Store


1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Fonts on the right side. (see screenshot below)

Open Fonts settings

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3 Click/tap on the Get more fonts in Microsoft Store link. (see screenshot below)

Install_fonts_Microsoft_Store-2.png

4 Click/tap on the font (ex: "Georgia Pro") in the Microsoft Store you want to install. (see screenshot below)

Install_fonts_Microsoft_Store-3.png

5 Click/tap on Get or Buy. (see screenshot below)

Install_fonts_Microsoft_Store-4.png


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Hello @Brink

Options 1 and 2 don't work. I have missed the Install option from Context Menu.

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fontview.exe isn't listed in the Open with menu and doesn't work (by double-clicking on a font, the error message bellow appears).

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It (fontview.exe) works in the fonts folder (I can double click on a font to see preview).

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"Windows Font Viewer" does not work!

Hi forum, Font file formats (OTF, TTF) are un-associated (SS below): By double click on "fontview.exe" the message below appears (SS): Microsoft Defender is on, no third-party AV is installed on Windows, "FontExpert" app is installed (and I had no such a problem before that). I did...
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atinfo said:

"Windows Font Viewer" does not work!

Hi forum, Font file formats (OTF, TTF) are un-associated (SS below): By double click on "fontview.exe" the message below appears (SS): Microsoft Defender is on, no third-party AV is installed on Windows, "FontExpert" app is installed (and I had no such a problem before that). I did...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
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Continued in your existing thread for that issue. :-)
 

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