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Installing Desktop Fonts

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Static desktop files are provided in OpenType (or .OTF) format and variable files are provided in .TTF format. The installation for both file formats is the same, however, static .OTF files will work across multiple platforms while variable .TTF files will only work on platforms that support variable technology.

Different operating systems have different methods for installing fonts. For all of the below systems we recommend that you close any open applications before installing.

macOS

mac right click finder
fontbook install panel
fontbook glyph panel
  1. Download the files to your computer

  2. Select the fonts you would like to install and right-click

  3. In the menu go to Open With -> Font Book

  4. Click 'Install Font' on the window that appears

  5. Font Book will validate the files and add to your desktop

Windows 10+

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windows fonts
windows font window
  1. Download the files to your computer 

  2. Double click on the fonts you would like to install and click on the 'Install' button on the font preview window

 Windows Vista

  1. Download the files to your computer 

  2. Follow the path: Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Fonts

  3. Right click inside the fonts window and select ‘Install New Font’ 

  4. Select the font you would like to install and click ‘OK’

 Windows XP

  1. Download the files to your computer 

  2. Follow the path: My Computer -> Other Places -> Control Panel 

  3. Depending on your view, select either ‘Fonts’ or, if using the category view, ‘Appearance and Themes’ 

  4. In the window that appears, select the file menu and choose ‘Install New Font’ 

  5. Select the font that you would like to install and click ‘OK’

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