Adding fonts to Word and PowerPoint is usually the first thing we think of after installing Office on a MacBook. Whether you are drafting a contract or writing a thesis, you will need fonts that fit the job. In this article, I’ll show you how to download fonts, install them with Font Book, and use them right away in Word and PowerPoint.
Downloading fonts for your MacBook
There are many places to download beautiful fonts for your MacBook. I usually use Google Fonts because its fonts come with clear licenses (mostly the SIL Open Font License), are free even for commercial use, and many of them support Vietnamese. There are also font collection sites like dafontvn.com with nice previews.
Note: Many fonts on collection sites don’t state their license clearly, and some are modified versions of commercial fonts. That’s usually fine for personal documents, but for products you sell, logos, or company materials, check the license from the original designer before using a font, or stick with Google Fonts to be safe.
Note: If you run into font errors when typing Vietnamese, see this article on how to fix Vietnamese typing errors on MacBook.
Adding fonts to your MacBook
To add fonts to your MacBook, open the Font Book app and click the plus (+) button.
Browse to the folder containing the font files you want to add. You can pick individual files or select the whole folder.
The fonts you add will appear in the User section. You can now use them in Word or PowerPoint.
Tip: If you want to use fancy fonts in Facebook posts or on other social networks, check out the article on how to write bold text on Facebook.
Adding fonts to Word on Mac
Once you finish the steps above, the fonts are already available in Word on your Mac. Just open Word and select the font you added.
To save time every time you open Word, set your preferred font as the default. Go to Format > Font, choose the font, size, and color, click Default, select All documents based on the Normal template, and click OK.
Adding fonts to PowerPoint on MacBook
Likewise, once a font is added to your Mac, it is also available in PowerPoint. Just open PowerPoint and pick the font for your design.
Besides fonts, there are plenty of other ways to make your slides more lively. You can insert music into PowerPoint or add icons to PowerPoint for a more impressive presentation.
Removing fonts on MacBook
There are many reasons you might want to remove a font from your MacBook. Here are a few ways to handle it, so choose the one that fits your situation.
Deleting a font
Delete a font if you no longer want to use it. Open Font Book, right-click the font you want to delete, and select Remove.
Restoring the default MacBook font
If you have installed too many fonts and want to clean things up, use this method. Open Font Book > File > Restore Standard Fonts.
Hiding fonts on MacBook
Instead of deleting fonts, you can also hide them. That way, you can use them again later without downloading them again. Select the font in Font Book and click the button to hide it.
Handling duplicate fonts on MacBook
If you add fonts in bulk, some of them may already exist on your system, and Font Book will warn you about duplicates. To fix this, right-click the duplicated font and select Resolve Duplicates. macOS will keep the best copy and remove the duplicate.
Frequently asked questions
What font formats does MacBook accept?
macOS mainly works with TTF and OTF fonts. For other formats, just try installing them and see.
Do I need to restart my computer to use the newly added fonts?
No. You can use the font right after adding it. If Word or PowerPoint was already open and the new font doesn’t show up, just quit the app and open it again.
Conclusion
After adding a font to Word for Mac, set it as the default font to save time later. Also, don’t forget to apply your new font when creating the automatic table of contents in Word. If you run into problems installing a font, leave a comment below with the font name and your macOS version, and I’ll help you out.
