How to Add Fonts to Word (Mac and Windows)

Adding fonts to Microsoft Word is a great way to enhance the appearance of your documents. Here are the steps to add fonts to Word on both Mac and Windows:

Adding fonts on Mac:

1. Download the font: There are many websites that offer free fonts to download. Choose a font you like and download it to your computer.
2. Open Font Book: Font Book is a built-in app on Mac that allows you to manage your fonts. Open Font Book by searching for it in Spotlight or finding it in the Applications folder.
3. Install the font: Drag the font file you downloaded into the Font Book window. The font will now be installed on your computer and available to use in Word.
4. Open Word: Open Microsoft Word on your Mac.
5. Choose your font: In the Word document, click on the “Font” dropdown menu in the Home tab. Scroll down to find the newly installed font and select it to use it in your document.

Adding fonts on Windows:

1. Download the font: There are many websites that offer free fonts to download. Choose a font you like and download it to your computer.
2. Open the font file: Find the downloaded font file and double-click it to open it. This will open the font preview window.
3. Install the font: In the font preview window, click on the “Install” button in the top-left corner. The font will now be installed on your computer and available to use in Word.
4. Open Word: Open Microsoft Word on your Windows computer.
5. Choose your font: In the Word document, click on the “Font” dropdown menu in the Home tab. Scroll down to find the newly installed font and select it to use it in your document.

That’s it! By following these simple steps, you can add new fonts to Microsoft Word on both Mac and Windows, and use them to enhance the appearance of your documents.