How to Download Fonts from Dafont

This wikiHow teaches you how to download fonts from http://www.dafont.com for Windows or Mac computers.

Steps

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    Go to http://www.dafont.com in a Web browser on your computer.
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    Click a font category. The categories are listed in a red rectangle near the top of the window.
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    Scroll down to browse the fonts in the category.
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    Click Download when you find a font you want. The Download button will be to the right of the font you want to install. If you are prompted to save the file, select a location on your computer and click Save.
    • You'll also see that there's a Donate to author button that you can click to show some monetary appreciation to the creator of the font you're downloading.
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    Locate the font file and extract it. The file will most likely be in the Downloads folder unless you selected otherwise.
    • In Windows, double-click the file and click Extract All Files.
    • On Mac, double-click the file.
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    Double-click the extracted folder to open it.
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    Install the font.
    • In Windows, right-click on files with .otf, .ttf or .fon suffixes and click Install....
    • On Mac, double-click on files with .otf, .ttf or .fon suffixes and click the Install Font button in the lower-right corner of the dialog box.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I download all fonts on Dafont at one time?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can't.
  • Question
    How do I download dafonts on my phone?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Look under mobile apps. Not all apps are compatible with android or smart phones.
  • Question
    How do I put this into my video editor?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Put the font into a program such as Word or Notepad and use a snipping tool to paste it into something like MS Paint. Save it and insert the image into the editor.
  • Question
    How do I use the fonts in websites and the internet?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    These fonts are only compatible with programs installed directly on your computer, such as MS Word, Notepad, or MS PowerPoint. They will not work online, unless the font can be used from an external CSS file.
  • Question
    How do I use a font in Notepad?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Access the font menu by pressing Alt+F.
  • Question
    How do I use a Dafont font for Google Drive?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can't. Dafont only works on programs directly installed to your computer.
  • Question
    Is Dafont compatible with Google Chrome?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No. Dafont is only compatible with programs installed directly onto your computer so you will not be able to use it online.
  • Question
    What do I have to do to get the font on Google Docs after I install it?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can't access it on Docs. You need to be able to access it in a program already installed in your device.
  • Question
    What do I do if I click the download button on Dafont but nothing happens?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you use a Mac, just double click it again. If you use Windows, also double click it. It should work.
  • Question
    What do I do if I don't receive a zip file when I download a font? I get letters and symbols.
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Then, if you can copy it, paste it in Notepad or Word, and save it there. If you weren't able to download the font, double click the button or refresh.

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Article SummaryX

1. Go to http://www.dafont.com.
2. Click a font category.
3. Scroll down to browse the fonts.
4. Click Download.
5. Locate the font file and extract it.
6. Double-click the extracted folder.
7. Install the font.

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