Install Fonts on Your Computer

Issue

You need to install a font on your computer. You may be having an issue with a font and need to reinstall it, or you just need to add a new font you don't currently have.

Solution

Are you planning to use Open Type Fonts (OTF)?

Unfortunately, OTF fonts do not function properly with AutoCAD. To check whether you have OTF fonts on your computer, ensure that your file extensions are visible, then check for fonts with a .otf extension in the in the location C/:Windows/Fonts.

 

 

If you do in fact have OTF fonts, you'll need to either install the TrueType Font (TTF) version of each OTF, or choose alternative fonts to use in TTF format.

1. If necessary, download the font you want to install. For most fonts, you should be able to just type "download (font name)" in your browser and find a free version of the font to download. Sites such as dafont.com and Font Squirrel provide free downloads for a number of fonts.

2. When you're ready to install the font, locate the TTF (.ttf) file for that font. If you downloaded the font, this file will be in the location where you sent the download, such as your desktop or your Downloads folder.

Right-click the TTF file, then select Install for all users from the menu that opens.

 

The font will install on your computer.

Our software will only be able to see the font if you install it using this method.