How to install and manage fonts in Windows 10 [QUICK GUIDE]
4. Managing your fonts
Once installed, you can manage your fonts. You can preview them to make sure that you really like them, hide them if you’re not planning on using them any time soon or you can simply delete them.
- To manage your fonts, go to Start > type ‘fonts’ > double click on the first result
- The fonts window will now open, as seen in the screenshot below
- Select the font that you want to manage and click on the option of your choice
There you go, with just a few simple steps, you have new fonts installed on your computer, ready to decorate your project or other kinds of work.
Adding fonts was a little bit complicated in previous versions of Windows, but since Windows 7 it’s been a piece of cake, and things are still the same in Windows 10.
As we already showed you, managing your fonts is as easy as installing them. Just go to the above-mentioned Fonts folder in Control Panel, where you can preview, add, delete or even print your fonts.
You can’t open Control Panel on Windows 10? Take a look at this step-by-step guide to find a solution.
5. Managing possible font issues
Upgrading to Windows 10 can also create some font-related problems. These are not some out-of-normal issues but can seriously obstruct you from using your PC. Hopefully, we have managed to find the necessary fixes for the most faced font issues in Windows 10.
First of all, we have a great fix article for all type of general font bugs in Windows 10 that we recommend checking if you encounter font problems.
Other users reported that they have problems with font rendering. But one of the most annoying problems that we have managed to fix for many users is font being too small.
If you’re having issues with blurry fonts in Windows 10, take a look at this guide that will help you get rid of them.
Checking the fixing guides above will help you get rid of various font issues in Windows 10.
If you have some additional comments or questions, please write them down in the comments section below, we would love to hear them.
FAQ: Learn more about fonts
As far as text is concerned, a font is a graphical representation of text that have the same typeface, point size, weight, color, or designs. In fact, there are also ways you can create your own fonts.
- Can I download fonts for free?
Yes, there are plenty of websites that can provide you with free fonts that are open for commercial use as well. Check out this guide on how to download new fonts in Windows 10.
- Where can I download high-quality fonts?
One good library of high-quality fonts is the Adobe Fonts service.
Editor’s Note:This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been since revamped and updated in April 2020 for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.
Editor's Note: This article was originally published in May 2015 and was revamped and updated in June 2020 for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.
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