How to Install a New Font with Windows XP


Sometimes you need a new, more exiting font for a document you are creating, Below are step-by-step directions for installing a new font using Windows XP -- this font will be accessible in any program installed on the computer.

We have also provided links to some popular font resources on internet.

If you have any questions about these instructions or other issues, please do not hesitate to contact us. There is generally someone in the office between the hours of 8am and 9pm, and we are available 24 hrs a day via email at service@lynxtdc.com


Step 1 -- Click the Start Button at the bottom left of your screen.



Step 2 -- Click on "Control Panel"

Step 3 -- If your Control Panel opens as shown below, click on the "Switch to Classic View" Link on the left



Step 4 -- Double Click the "Fonts" link from the list that is presented
NOTE: It may take a while for this page to load completely depending on the number of fonts you currently have installed


Step 5 -- Using the controls along the bottom of the Dialog Box, navigate to the folder that contains the fonts you wish to install



Step 6 -- If your fonts are located on a different drive, use the control labeled "Drives" to select the approriate one



Step 7 -- If your fonts are located on a networked device, Click the "Network" button for tools to navigate to the device.



Step 8 -- When you have selected the folder containing the new fonts, if the fonts are recognized by the Operating System (Windows XP in this case) they will be listed in the box at the top of the Dialog Box
NOTE: It may take a few seconds for the list to appear




Step 9 -- Click once on the font you wish to install to highlight it
NOTE: To select multiple fonts, hold the Control [Ctrl] key while Clicking on the font names, to deselect a font, Click it a second time




Step 10 -- To easily select all fonts listed, Click the "Select All" button



Step 11 -- Once you are satisfied with your selections, Click the OK button to install the fonts



Step 12 -- For best results and ease of management, make sure the "Copy fonts to Fonts folder" box is checked



Step 13 -- Enjoy your new fonts.


We have provided links to popular Font resources on the internet, these links will take you away from the LYNX Technology Development site. These sites are provided for informational purposes only and the companies represented are not affiliated with LYNX Technology Development. LTDC cannot guarantee the suitability or usability of the sites, content, or products found by following the links below.

1001 Free Fonts

Acid Fonts

Larabie Fonts

The Font Foundry


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