Microsoft recommends using DaFont, but Font Squirrel and FontSpace are also good sites for downloading fonts. Related: How to Remove Viruses and Malware on Your Windows PC If you download anything from an unknown source, you run the risk of getting infected with malware. There are many sites where you can download font files for free, but make sure you trust the source before downloading anything.
The font files themselves will usually be TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) files-both of which work with Word. When you download a font from an online resource, they're usually downloaded as a ZIP file, which you'll need to unzip.
Download the Font Filesīefore you can add a font in Word, you'll need to download the font file. Microsoft Word comes with a long list of fonts to choose from, but depending on what your goal with the document is, you may want to use a font that's not on the list.
