how do i install new fonts on microsoft word?

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I was instructed to save new fonts in my font folder in the control panel,
but i had 2 problems:
1. the folder didn't allow me to save most fonts
2. those that i did save weren't accessible when i opened up word

Any suggestions?

Thank you.
 
Leah

Whether or not fonts show as being available can be down to whatever is set
as the default printer.. also, one does not SAVE fonts to the fonts folder..
one opens the fonts folder and uses the 'install new fonts' facility..
 
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:51:23 -0700, Leah G <Leah
I was instructed to save new fonts in my font folder in the control panel,
but i had 2 problems:
1. the folder didn't allow me to save most fonts
2. those that i did save weren't accessible when i opened up word

Any suggestions?

Thank you.
Click to expand...

One major selection would be to identify the versions of Windows and
Word you are using, since font methodology varies within Microsoft...

Blessed be, for sure...
 
The best procedure is to place the font files in a folder on the HD that
is not part of the \windows hierarchy, say, c:\myfonts. Next, navigate to
Control Panel Fonts File Add new font. Navigate to the fonts files
you want to use and select.

However, that is not necessary. It is sufficient to simply copy the files
to the default font directory. That directory is usually c:\Windows\fonts.
It is best _not_ to "move" the fonts. Complications can arise.

Now, as to why the fonts are not showing up in the Word font list:

Once you have finished adding the fonts, they should show up. Check in
three places and let us know: the Control Panel fonts list, the Word font
list, the Word Pad font list.

It is possible that the troublesome fonts do not adhere to the applicable
font specification. Windows, which is responsible for adding and
rasterising fonts, checks certain font characteristics and will not use
those which are mal-formed. The vast majority of fonts from good sources
such as Adobe, Agfa Monotype, FontFont, and Microsoft are OK. However,
there are some, particularly shareware, which do not.

If you are using Windows 9x, possibly too many fonts are installed. There
is a limit of 1000 at most. There can be problems with fewer if the font
names are long.

Let us know.
Tom
MSMVP
Windows Shell/User


:I was instructed to save new fonts in my font folder in the control
panel,
: but i had 2 problems:
: 1. the folder didn't allow me to save most fonts
: 2. those that i did save weren't accessible when i opened up word
:
: Any suggestions?
:
: Thank you.
 
The "Install New Fonts" facility is worthless. It doesn't let you FIND any
fonts to load. Where are these fonts that we can install? Also, why didn't
the Office/Word 2003 version have as many fonts as the Office/Word 2000? I
WANT MY OLD FONTS BACK!
 
If you still have the Office 2000 disc you can install any fonts it
contains. In any case merely changing Word 2000 for Word 2003 will not
remove any installed fonts. Are you sure that you have a default printer
selected that will actually print fonts? Word will only display fonts the
current printer is capable of using.

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com

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Thank you, Graham, but I think my printers are fine Here's more info:

I have an old laptop with Office 2000. My new laptop (Dell Inspiron 6000,
1gbRAM, good graphics card, XP Media Center) has Office 2003.

I have the installation CD for Office 2000, BUT NOT THE CODE, so they're
worthless. The FONTS folder on 2003 does not have, for example, "Andy",
"Allegro", "Victorian LET", and "Rockwell", among some fonts that I used
frequently on my old computer.

I am using two Konica Minolta laser printers, both of which were capable of
printing all fonts I used on my old computer. I also have an Epson Laserjet
300, which can print all the fonts on my old computer. I have a new Dell
922, which should be able to print everything, but I have not installed it on
my old computer.

I don't believe the problem is PRINTERS; the fonts that came with 2003
simply do not include the fonts I want to use? How can I find them?

Can I transfer them from Old to New by ethernet cable ?

YOUR WEBSITE IS GREAT--I found a couple of things that will help me as I
learn to be a good newsletter editor!
 
Hi J,

You can get the old fonts in either of two ways:

- Yes, you can hook the two computers together by Ethernet, though I
think you'll need a router between them. Or you can copy the .TTF
files for those fonts from the \Windows\Fonts folder of the old
computer to the same folder of the new computer by any other handy
means, including floppy disks, USB drive, CD-R, or even email.

- You can get them off the Office 2000 CD even without the product
key. In the root folder of the CD you'll find a file named
Office1.cab, which is a compressed file that you can open with WinZip
or something similar. Sort the file list by type, and you'll find all
the TrueType fonts listed near the bottom. Extract the ones you need
into the \Windows\Fonts folder.
 
Jay said:
- Yes, you can hook the two computers together by Ethernet, though I
think you'll need a router between them.
Click to expand...

No - all you need is a crossover cable to create an ad hoc network.
The FONTS folder on 2003 does not have, for example, "Andy",
"Allegro", "Victorian LET", and "Rockwell", among some fonts that I used
frequently on my old computer
Click to expand...

You can identify which Microsoft product (if any) fonts were derived from at
http://www.microsoft.com/typography/fonts/default.asp


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My web site www.gmayor.com

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Even if you follow Graham's wonderful directions, you're not going to be
completely happy. Victorian LET is *not* a Microsoft-supplied font.

Also, has anyone told you the you *can* still get a product code for your
Office 2000 CD?
 
That's a Mystery: 3 years ago when I bought my old computer, I was "computer
dumb". I don't understand where "Victorian" came from if it wasn't installed
with Office 2000, because if I'm not smart enough to load a font now, I
certainly wasn't then.

And, no, I did NOT know that I could get the product code. I bought my New
Inspiron without Office because I thought I could load it from my CD's. When
I found out I had lost the jewel case that had the code, I had to buy Office
2003, which is why I'm having this terrible learning curve. So, just for
giggles, how DO I get the code? Thanks MF

JoAnn Paules said:
Even if you follow Graham's wonderful directions, you're not going to be
completely happy. Victorian LET is *not* a Microsoft-supplied font.

Also, has anyone told you the you *can* still get a product code for your
Office 2000 CD?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



J said:
Thank you, Graham, but I think my printers are fine Here's more info:

I have an old laptop with Office 2000. My new laptop (Dell Inspiron 6000,
1gbRAM, good graphics card, XP Media Center) has Office 2003.

I have the installation CD for Office 2000, BUT NOT THE CODE, so they're
worthless. The FONTS folder on 2003 does not have, for example, "Andy",
"Allegro", "Victorian LET", and "Rockwell", among some fonts that I used
frequently on my old computer.

I am using two Konica Minolta laser printers, both of which were capable
of
printing all fonts I used on my old computer. I also have an Epson
Laserjet
300, which can print all the fonts on my old computer. I have a new Dell
922, which should be able to print everything, but I have not installed it
on
my old computer.

I don't believe the problem is PRINTERS; the fonts that came with 2003
simply do not include the fonts I want to use? How can I find them?

Can I transfer them from Old to New by ethernet cable ?

YOUR WEBSITE IS GREAT--I found a couple of things that will help me as I
learn to be a good newsletter editor!
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;823570
How to obtain a new product key for Office program setup

I wish I could you with the missing font but I can't.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



J said:
That's a Mystery: 3 years ago when I bought my old computer, I was
"computer
dumb". I don't understand where "Victorian" came from if it wasn't
installed
with Office 2000, because if I'm not smart enough to load a font now, I
certainly wasn't then.

And, no, I did NOT know that I could get the product code. I bought my
New
Inspiron without Office because I thought I could load it from my CD's.
When
I found out I had lost the jewel case that had the code, I had to buy
Office
2003, which is why I'm having this terrible learning curve. So, just for
giggles, how DO I get the code? Thanks MF

JoAnn Paules said:
Even if you follow Graham's wonderful directions, you're not going to be
completely happy. Victorian LET is *not* a Microsoft-supplied font.

Also, has anyone told you the you *can* still get a product code for your
Office 2000 CD?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



J said:
Thank you, Graham, but I think my printers are fine Here's more info:

I have an old laptop with Office 2000. My new laptop (Dell Inspiron
6000,
1gbRAM, good graphics card, XP Media Center) has Office 2003.

I have the installation CD for Office 2000, BUT NOT THE CODE, so
they're
worthless. The FONTS folder on 2003 does not have, for example,
"Andy",
"Allegro", "Victorian LET", and "Rockwell", among some fonts that I
used
frequently on my old computer.

I am using two Konica Minolta laser printers, both of which were
capable
of
printing all fonts I used on my old computer. I also have an Epson
Laserjet
300, which can print all the fonts on my old computer. I have a new
Dell
922, which should be able to print everything, but I have not installed
it
on
my old computer.

I don't believe the problem is PRINTERS; the fonts that came with 2003
simply do not include the fonts I want to use? How can I find them?

Can I transfer them from Old to New by ethernet cable ?

YOUR WEBSITE IS GREAT--I found a couple of things that will help me as
I
learn to be a good newsletter editor!

:

If you still have the Office 2000 disc you can install any fonts it
contains. In any case merely changing Word 2000 for Word 2003 will not
remove any installed fonts. Are you sure that you have a default
printer
selected that will actually print fonts? Word will only display fonts
the
current printer is capable of using.

--
<>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<>
Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com

<>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<>

J wrote:
The "Install New Fonts" facility is worthless. It doesn't let you
FIND any fonts to load. Where are these fonts that we can install?
Also, why didn't the Office/Word 2003 version have as many fonts as
the Office/Word 2000? I WANT MY OLD FONTS BACK!

:

Leah

Whether or not fonts show as being available can be down to
whatever
is set as the default printer.. also, one does not SAVE fonts to
the
fonts folder.. one opens the fonts folder and uses the 'install new
fonts' facility..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


I was instructed to save new fonts in my font folder in the
control
panel, but i had 2 problems:
1. the folder didn't allow me to save most fonts
2. those that i did save weren't accessible when i opened up word

Any suggestions?

Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
And, of course, you can download tons of fonts from
the Net. Search Google for "fontname font". Download
the desired TrueType fonts, unzip them if necessary,
and move them to your active \Windows\Fonts folder.

I created a folder inside \Windows labeled "Disabled fonts"
This way, I can move unused active fonts from the
\Windows\Fonts folder to the Disabled Fonts folder.
This keeps the inactive fonts handy and cleans up my
active fonts folder. Apps (especially Photoshop and
Word) loads much faster.
 
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