Comprehensive guide: How to add fonts to Word on your Mac

How to easily add and manage fonts when using Microsoft Word on Mac? This article will provide you with detailed steps to help you get started quickly.

Word for Mac does not include a standalone font library, it uses system fonts. Therefore, to add a new font, you need to install it into the macOS system first. After installation, these fonts are available in Word and other applications.

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Steps to Add Fonts to Word on Mac

macOS Ventura (the latest version of macOS) is easier to manage fonts, thanks to the built-in Font Book application (Font Book), which helps you systematically organize and add fonts.

Here are the detailed steps:

What needs to be done?	How to operate
Word is missing the font I need	Download fonts from Google Fonts and add them to the font list on your Mac.
I want to add fonts to font booklet	Open the font folder in Finder, right-click and select Open with > Font Book, and then click Install.
I don't know where to download the font	You can access Google Fonts, or design custom fonts with Glyphs Mini.
My new font is not showing in Word	Restart Word or Mac to refresh the font list.
I'm not sure which font to use	Use Typeface's preview and tags to compare and organize your choices.
I want to delete the font	Open the Font Book > Select Fonts > Edit > Delete to uninstall it.

Gradually import fonts

It's easier than you think to add your favorite fonts to Word on your Mac, but it's not clear at a glance.

How to add fonts in Word for Mac

Fonts are like clothing for text – they have to fit your style.

If you are looking for fonts that are not installed on your Mac, Google Fonts is a great place to start. In this guide, let's say we want to add Google's Playwrite Norge font.

Operation steps:

1. Go to Google Fonts and search for Playwrite Norge (or whatever font you need).
2. Click the "Get Font" button in the upper right corner of the font page.
3. Click "Download All".
4. A ZIP file will be saved to your Downloads folder. Find it and double-click to unzip.

Add fonts to font booklet

Your font is unzipped and ready to be officially unveiled on your Mac. Here is how to add it to the font booklet:

1. Go to the Downloads folder in Finder, open the font folder, and find the OTF or TTF file.
2. Hold the file with two fingers (or right-click) and select Open with > Font Book.

3. Click "Install".

4. Open the font booklet and check if your font is installed in the My Fonts section.

Tip: The font booklet does not support ZIP files, so decompression is necessary. If your font fails to load, double check if it is decompressed and the format is supported.

How to add custom fonts on your Mac

Feel creative? Make your own font! If you are ready to become a name pose designer, let me introduce you to Glyphs Mini – the ultimate lightweight Mac font editor. It has all the features: stylish vector editing toolkit, curvature control, coordinate panels, filters and more. You can edit existing fonts (such as OTF or TTF files), or create completely unique content from scratch.

Here is how to convert your masterpiece to fonts available in Word:

1. Install and open the app > Customize your fonts.
2. When you are ready, click File > Export in the menu bar.
3. Select your export target and save your font file.
4. Add your shiny new font to the font booklet (continue reading these steps).

Once your font is in the font book, Word will automatically recognize it.

Tip: Restart your Mac if the font doesn't show up right away - sometimes even Word needs a little push to catch up with your progress (it took me 30 minutes to re-download the font to find out, haha).

Using fonts in Word

Now that your font is in the font booklet, it's time to show it in Word. Here is the way to get started:

1. First, close Word if it is turned on.
2. Restart Word.
3. Click the Font drop-down menu. If all goes well, your new font should work.

Not found? don’t worry. Restart your Mac to push the system a little bit and the font should appear like magic.

That's it! Whether you’re working on a school project, writing your next viral blog post, or just writing a cute love letter, your font game will be officially upgraded.

Please read also:

• Mac default fonts
• How to edit fonts on your Mac
• Embed fonts into PDFs on Mac
• How designers use Setapp app

Additional steps: Manage and preview fonts with Typeface

If you take fonts seriously, Typeface is the application you would never expect. I stumbled upon it while obsessed with finding better ways to manage my growing collection of fonts and let me tell you – it’s a game-changer tool.

Typeface is more than just a font manager. It's a visual playground for anyone who loves design or just wants the font to look as good as possible. The app's gorgeous tile interface allows you to preview all fonts at a glance. It's like window shopping, but for typography enthusiasts.

Here is how to add fonts in Typeface:

1. Open Typeface and click the plus sign “ ” icon in the lower left corner.
2. Select Import Fonts and select the font file you have unzipped.
3. Your fonts are now available for preview, markup and use.

How to uninstall fonts on your Mac

Whether you downloaded fonts from Google Fonts or designed by yourself, all fonts are in one location: Font Booklet. If your font collections become difficult to manage, here are how to uninstall them:

1. Open the font book. You can find it via Spotlight (Command Space, then type in the font booklet).
2. Scroll through the list or use the search bar to find the font you want to delete.
3. Right-click Font > Delete.

Also, if you want to hide certain fonts without completely uninstalling them (so they won't show up in Word or other apps), you can deactivate them:

1. Open the font book.
2. Click the font you want to disable.
3. Deactivate: Go to Edit > Deactivate and click "Disable Fonts" to confirm.

Why the installed fonts are not displayed in Word on Mac

When I started experimenting with fonts for my book blogs and short stories, I had a lot of problems – blurred text, unrecognized files and the occasional “Why doesn’t this work?!” crash.

Over time, I have mastered some tips to make the whole font process smoother:

Frequently Asked Questions	Please try the following!
Fonts are not displayed in Word	1. Close Word and restart it to refresh the font list. 2. If the font still does not appear, restart your Mac. 3. Make sure the font has been added to the font booklet and is not compressed.
Font display blurry or distorted	1. Use high-quality font formats such as .ttf or .otf. 2. Check the resolution settings in the application or system.
Cannot install fonts in font booklet	1. Confirm that the font file is decompressed and the format is supported. 2. Try opening the font file in Typeface or other font manager to check if the font file is corrupted.
Fonts only work partially	1. Verify that all font files (for example, bold, italic) in the font family have been added to the font booklet. 2. Reinstall the fonts and restart the Mac.
Fonts cause application to crash	1. Remove the font in question from the font booklet. 2. Test the font in another application (such as Typeface) to see if the problem is specific to the application. 3. Update macOS to the latest version for better font compatibility.
Font license issues	Use free, authorized fonts from trusted sources such as Google Fonts to avoid legal issues.

How to add fonts to Word on Mac [Solved]

Fonts can completely convert a normal page into something that feels unique. Adding fonts in Word on Mac is not complicated: once they are in the font book, they are available in all applications. If the font does not appear immediately, remember to close and restart Word.

If you want to organize your font collection or try new fonts, apps like Glyphs Mini and Typeface will make your life easier. The best part? You can try these apps along with over 250 other apps with Setapp free 7-day trial and find the one that works best for you. So, go ahead – download these fonts and try it out and let your document shine. You can do it!

FAQ

How to add fonts in Microsoft Word for my Mac?

To add fonts in Word on your Mac, you first need to download the font and add it to the font booklet. The method is as follows:

1. Open the font booklet and click the “ ” icon.
2. Select the font file you downloaded.
3. Once added, restart Word to view the new fonts in the drop-down menu.

Why is my font not showing in Word on my Mac?

If your font is not displayed, make sure it has been added to the font booklet and that the format is supported, such as .ttf or .otf. Restart Word and if the font still does not appear, try restarting your Mac to refresh the system's font database.

Where are Microsoft fonts on Mac?

Microsoft fonts are located in the "Fonts" folder on the system, which you can access through the Font Book application. These fonts are automatically used in Word and other applications that support system fonts.

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