Which font to install. How to install fonts in Photoshop CS6: tips and tricks

What is a font?

Font Is a graphical representation of a set of characters (numbers, letters, and signs). The operating system installs fonts that are compatible with various printers and programs.

The main types of computer fonts

Font TrueType- a type of computer font that can be set to any size. Fonts TrueType clearly displayed and readable at any size, and can also be output to any printer or other output device supported by the operating system;

Font Opentype- a type of computer font that can be rotated or scaled to any size. Fonts Opentype clearly displayed and readable at any size, they can be sent to any printer or other output devices supported by the operating system;

A font that makes them appear crisp and smooth when displayed on LCD monitors;

Font PostScript- a type of computer font created by the company Adobe systems... Fonts PostScript- smooth, detailed and high quality.

Operating system Windows comes with many built-in fonts (e.g. Windows 7 with package Microsoft Office 2007 - 438 fonts; 339 MB; Windows XP with package Microsoft Office 2003- about 250; 50 MB).

It seems that there is such a huge number of fonts - for all cases of computer life, and, nevertheless, it is often necessary to install additional fonts (for example, some characters are not displayed in files or some program does not work correctly). Typically, additional fonts are installed automatically when you install a program that requires them to work. But sometimes you have to install fonts manually.

How to install a font

To install additional fonts, you must first find them (for example, on the Internet) and download.

There are several ways to install a font, for example:

Unpack the font file, if zipped;

- push it right click ;

- from choose Install;

Click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Fonts;

File -> Install Font ...;

- in the window Adding fonts Install;

Click on Start -> Run ... -> in field Open enter % windir% \ fonts -> OK;

- in the window that opens, select the menu File -> Install Font ...;

- in the window Adding fonts specify the location of the font, click Install;

Open the folder \ WINDOWS \ Fonts;

- select the menu File -> Install Font ...;

- in the window Adding fonts specify the location of the font, click Install.


Notes (edit)

1. Before downloading a font, make sure you can trust its source.

2. If the menu File is not displayed, press the key Alt.

3. Font files have extensions .fon(for example, courer.fon), .ttf(for example, courbd.ttf), .ttc(for example, gulim.ttc).

4. When installing a font TrueType whose name is exactly the same as that set on this computer font PostScript, Windows will not be able to distinguish between them, which may lead to a change in the font type. To avoid this, you should not install different types of fonts with the same name.

How to remove a font

- open the folder \ WINDOWS \ Fonts;

- select the font you want to remove;

- right-click it, from select Delete;

- in the next window, confirm the deletion of the file.

Attention! Be careful when deleting fonts as some fonts are required operating system for work. These fonts include:

125 additional fonts at your disposal. In this tutorial we are going to install additional fonts. If you are working with any program, for example Photoshop, where additional fonts, just by the way, the ability to install them and have them on your computer will not hurt. Installing fonts will take us no more than 5 minutes. First, download them and prepare them.

After downloading, you should have such a file on your computer - this is a self-extracting archive.

Click on it twice and in the window that appears, click "Extract".

A folder with fonts will appear next to the downloaded archive.

We'll need them soon. We will install them now. We go to "Start" - select "Control Panel",

In the window that appears, select "Fonts".

A folder with fonts that are already installed on your computer opens. Here we go to the "File" menu and select the item "Install Font" in the drop-down list.

In the window that appears:

1. Select the disk on which the fonts are located
2. Select the folder where the fonts are located
3. After the fonts have appeared in the "Font List" window, click "Select All"
4. Press "OK"

Font- this is graphic form signs of the alphabetical writing system. That is, the font is not the letters themselves, but their design. It can be bold, oblique, elongated, handwritten, square, rounded, and whatever else it cannot be. Do not confuse with. In the latter case, it is a means of drawing letters and editing them.

Having installed an operating system (OS) on her computer, she already has a whole arsenal of fonts. Basically, these are those that the OS itself uses for its design, as well as a number of standard ones that have become generally accepted, such as Times New Roman and Arial. If you have used any product from Adobe, then a large set of fonts from that company will be automatically installed. Any other computer applications can add to your font library as well.

In the end, what the OS offered is not enough, especially when dealing with design and graphics. Here you are, if you have installed Photoshop, this already means that you need to search and install new fonts. And now I will teach you how to do it.

When looking for new fonts, it is important to pay attention to the fact that they support Cyrillic, i.e. Russian language. Difficulties and disappointments will arise here, because the situation has developed in such a way that the number of Russian speakers is ten times less. And among the English ones there are such cool ones that they just drool, but they cannot be used for a Russian-language text.

Installation instructions for fonts

In general, they are not installed in a specific program. For example, Photoshop has access to a shared font library. This means that those that are installed in the OS itself, they will also be displayed in Photoshop. Therefore, the main task is to be able to open the library and add your favorite fonts there..

Let's assume you've found a suitable one. It must be in otf or ttf format and has the following design:

Please note, if it supports the Cyrillic alphabet, then the preview will show three Russian letters "Abf". Also, by letters you can understand what its style looks like.

So, here's how to install:

1 STEP

Right-click on the file and select Copy from the drop-down menu.

2 STEP

Open the font library. It is in the folder Windows - Fonts... Usually address bar looks like this: C: \ Windows \ Fonts.

3 STEP

Right-click on any free space within the open window and select Paste from the drop-down list. A short installation will start.

READY!

Everything is installed. Open any program, be it photoshop, or, for example, text editor... The main thing is to remember the name of the font in order to find it from the list.

If you noticed an error in the text, select it and press Ctrl + Enter. Thanks!

Lesson topic: how to install fonts in Photoshop... The lesson is based on the example of the CS6 version, but it can be applied to CS5 and other versions.

To add fonts to the editor, you need to have them on your computer. Just download them from any site that provides such an opportunity. But be careful when choosing - not all fonts support the Cyrillic alphabet, that is, the Russian alphabet.

For fonts to display correctly in Adobe photoshop, you should choose them with the extension .ttf (TrueType) or .otf (OpenType). Of these, the first is the most common.

Methods for installing fonts

Installs fonts in system folder computer, sometimes into the program itself. There is conflicting information about where it is better to add them. Some argue that you should not add to the system folder as it will overflow and all text-enabled editors will become slow. Others feel that it shouldn't be overwhelmed. Photoshop new settings to make it run faster. Both are right - both the editor and the OS become heavier with a large volume of files. To prevent this from happening, you can use special programs... Let everyone choose the best option for themselves.

In any case, the archive downloaded from the Internet must first be unzipped.

Custom font installer

The method works flawlessly in Windows and Vista systems.

Option 1... Open the file with the font - there is an Install button at the top. Press it - the font goes into the system folder and becomes available to all text editors.

If the button is inactive, then this font is already in the folder.

Option 2. Without opening the file, select it, and with the right mouse button call the context menu. In it, select the Install command. It will download to the system folder.

These methods are great when you need to insert 1 - 3 fonts. If there are more of them, it is better to use other methods.

To the OS system folder

In the XP system, go to Start → Control Panel → Fonts. In the window that opens: Menu → File → Install Font. It becomes possible to find the required file on the computer. We find and install the installation.

In OS Windows library Fonts is located in the Fonts folder, which can be accessed in two ways. Along the way:

  1. Start → Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Fonts.
  2. My Computer -> C Drive -> Windows -> Fonts.

If your computer is running MAC OS, look for the Fonts folder in the Library directory.

On Linux systems, the folder with the same name is one level down - in the share directory in the usr folder. The path will be like this: / usr / share / fonts.

The folder was found. Open it up and paste in the fonts.

Drag and drop. Next to the Fonts folder, open the fonts folder. Select the desired file or several, hold it down with the mouse and drag it to Fonts.

By copying... Select the necessary files, copy them with the Ctrl + C keys or click on the selected one with the right mouse and select Copy from the context menu. You can also select the Cut command if you do not intend to leave these fonts in this folder.

Then go to the Fonts folder, right-click on the white field between the files (not on the file!), Select the Paste command.

How to install fonts in Photoshop editor

In Photoshop itself, you can insert files of other formats, not only TrueType.

You can use the copy method described above, with the difference that you need to paste them into the system folder of the editor itself. It is located along the path: drive C → Program Files → Common Files → Adobe → Fonts. They will work in Photoshop, but will remain unavailable for other programs.

Tip: after installation, the fonts in Photoshop will appear immediately. If it doesn't, restart the editor.

Using manager programs

There are various programs that make it easy to activate a large number of fonts of different, even non-standard formats, and deactivate them when they are no longer needed.

The main advantage is that they do not create a load on either the operating system or Photoshop. Some of them are named:

  • Adobe Type Manager;
  • Hpfonts;
  • Adobe Type Manager Deluxe
  • Fonts Expert.
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If necessary, use an additional font not included in standard system Windows, it can be installed very easily.

For this you need:

Why install new fonts

There are a number of reasons for installing new fonts, as well as areas of professions for which the classic typeset will not be enough.

Main reasons:

  1. inability to open a file if it uses individual parameters. In this case, the system will automatically select the font, but errors may occur during conversion and the translation will be crooked;
  2. the customer or instructor has set design requirements that are not included in the Windows package;
  3. if you want to stand out and make an original signature;
  4. when designing a congratulatory message in this way, you can add personality.

Who may need:

  1. students;
  2. photoshoppers;
  3. graphic editors;
  4. teachers;
  5. designers;
  6. any person.

Where to get

There are many sources. The first and most popular one is on the Internet.

This requires:

  1. enter the corresponding query into the search bar;
  2. follow the link you like;
  3. choose a suitable font;
  4. click on it to download;
  5. save on your PC.

Important! Use trusted sources so as not to download a virus to your computer.

Additional options:

  1. create yourself using graphic editors;
  2. ask a friend to send it by mail or drop it onto a carrier;
  3. buy in the store.

The next step is installation, here several options are possible.

The ways

There are two ways to install a font on your computer. Both are correct and simple. Everyone chooses the best one for themselves.

It should be noted that these files are in the following format:

  1. .fon;
  2. .ttf;

Important! When installing files with the same name, Windows cannot distinguish between them. This is fraught with the fact that the type of font may change.

Typical installation

This is the easiest and most popular way. It does not require unnecessary transitions and knowledge, while taking a minimum of time.

Algorithm of actions:


All is ready. You don't need to do anything else. You can open MicrosoftWord and see the font list just installed.

Installation in the Fonts folder

All fonts Windows systems are stored in the Fonts folder, and new ones should be installed there.

Important! The more fonts are installed, the longer programs using them will take to start. Therefore, not used - it is better to delete immediately.

To install, you should:



Important! The name of the file to be installed may differ from the name specified in the program. In order to find out this name, you need to right-click on the file and select View.

Now you can use the new lettering. It should be noted that Photoshop and similar programs may require additional steps to install.

Note. It happens that the user cannot find the Fonts folder. In this case, it may just be hidden. You need to go to any folder, find the Organize menu item, in it the Folder and Search Options line. Next, the View tab and in additional parameters find "Show hidden files, folders and disks ”. Click OK or Save.

Video: Finding and Installing a Font

Checking the font

In order to make sure that everything is done correctly, you need to run Word or any graphics editor... Next, in the tab, find the font you just installed. Select it and write something in the text input field.

Compare the font, if it's the same keep working. If not, there may be a conflict because of the same name, or the file itself is with an error.

How to install fonts correctly in Windows 7 through Control Panel

In Windows 7, you can add fonts using the Control Panel. For some, this is the best way.

Algorithm of actions:


Important! If such a line is not visible, you can select Small icons in the View item (located at the top right).


From a variety of ways, everyone chooses the right one for themselves. It should be remembered that in the vastness of the Internet there are many viruses that can infect a PC and spoil it or spy on its owner. Therefore, only reliable sources should be used.

If something does not work out, the reason is most likely in a non-working file or a system conflict.

Fonts automatically appear in all programs where there is an option to select it. However, it may not appear in Photoshop, then additional installation will be required.

If you have installed an inappropriate font, it is better to uninstall it immediately, so as not to clog up memory and speed up the loading of programs.

For this you need:

  1. open WINDOWS folder, it is located on the C drive;
  2. find the \ Fonts folder;
  3. select an object to be deleted;
  4. right-click;
  5. from context menu select Delete;
  6. confirm deletion.

Important! You should carefully carry out this operation, since there are fonts required by the operating system for normal operation.