Fonts significantly influence the look and feel of your documents and creative projects. Whether you're aiming to enhance a project's appearance or personalize your content with unique typography, Windows 11 makes it easy to install and manage fonts. This guide will walk you through the steps to install and uninstall fonts on your Windows 11 computer.

Installing Fonts from the Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Store offers a convenient way to browse and install new fonts. Here's how you can add fonts directly from the store:

  1. Open the Microsoft Store from the Start Menu.
  1. In the Microsoft Store, click on the search bar at the top, type Fonts, and press Enter on your keyboard.
  1. Browse through the available fonts and select one that catches your eye.
  1. Click on the blue button under the font's name, which may say Free or display a price, to initiate the download.
  1. After the download completes, the font will install automatically on your system.
  1. You can find the newly installed font in the All apps section of the Start Menu.

Installing Downloaded Fonts on Windows 11

If you've downloaded fonts from the internet, you can install them on your Windows 11 computer by following these steps:

  1. Right-click on the downloaded zipped font folder and select Extract All from the context menu. This will open an extraction window.
  1. Choose the destination for the extracted files by clicking Browse, or keep the default location.
  2. Click Extract to unzip the font files.

Once the fonts are extracted, you can install them using either the Settings app or the Font Preview app.

Installing Extracted Fonts Using the Settings App

To install fonts via the Settings app:

  1. Open the Settings app from the Start Menu.
  1. Click on Personalization in the left sidebar.
  1. Scroll down and select Fonts.
  1. In the Fonts settings, you'll see a section labeled Drag and drop to install.
  2. Open the folder containing your extracted font files. Drag and drop the .TTF file into the designated area in the Settings app.

Note: The .TTF file is located in the folder you just extracted.

  1. The font will install immediately and appear under the Available fonts section.

Installing Extracted Fonts Using the Font Preview App

You can also install fonts using the Font Preview app:

  1. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the font files.
  1. Double-click on the .TTF file of the font you wish to install. This will open the Font Preview window.
  1. In the Font Preview window, click on the Install button at the top left corner to install the font.

Uninstalling Fonts on Windows 11

If you need to remove installed fonts from your Windows 11 computer, you can do so using the following methods:

Uninstalling Fonts Using the Settings App

To uninstall fonts via the Settings app:

  1. Open the Settings app from the Start Menu.
  1. Click on Personalization in the left sidebar.
  1. Scroll down and select Fonts.
  1. Under the Available fonts section, find and click on the font you wish to uninstall.
  1. Click the Uninstall button to remove the font from your system.

Uninstalling Fonts Using the Control Panel

You can also uninstall fonts through the Control Panel:

  1. Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
  1. In the Control Panel, click on Fonts.
  1. Locate the font you want to remove from the list of installed fonts.
  1. Click on the font to select it, then click the Delete option at the top of the window to uninstall the font.

Managing fonts on Windows 11 is straightforward, whether you're enhancing your projects with new fonts or removing those you no longer need. With these methods, you can customize your font library to suit your personal or professional style.