How to add fonts to Google Docs?

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How to add fonts to Google Docs

Not everyone prefers the default Arial font in Google Docs. Google offers several font styles and you can add more fonts if you don’t like the default selection in Google Docs. Whether you’re using a Windows desktop or a Mac, Google syncs added fonts (and extensions) to your account and makes them available on any device.

You should use the right fonts in a Google Docs outline to set your job offer, resume, report, or newsletter apart from the rest. Your extra effort can be a deciding factor for the buyer. You can use the main font list or an extension to customize the font style in Google Docs.

Add fonts to Google Docs

Google lets you add new fonts from the font toolbar at the top. To find and add fonts to Google Docs, follow these steps:

  1. Visit Google Docs on the web and sign in with your Google account information.
  2. button in the lower left corner to create a blank document. + Select the icon or choose one of the built-in Docs templates. We chose the Meeting notes template for reference.
  3. Topmost Fonts select the drop-down list.
  4. Other fontsClick . The menu below shows a list of fonts sorted by popularity.
  5. If you are looking for a specific font, use the search bar at the top. You can also filter fonts alphabetically, trending, or by date added to narrow your search results.
  6. Select the fonts you want to add. These fonts appear on the right side of the My Fonts menu.
  7. next to unnecessary default fonts to crop the list. x Click the sign.
  8. OKSelect .
  9. fonts Open the menu, select the font you just added, and continue your work.

Set your added fonts as default in Google Docs

If you frequently use fonts added in Google Docs and want to set them as default, use the steps below.

  1. Open a new or existing document in Google Docs.
  2. Start typing a sentence and select it.
  3. Select your preferred fonts and size from the top menu.
  4. In the menu bar FormatClick .
  5. Paragraph StylesExpand and Normal TextSelect .
  6. ‘ to matchNormal text‘ UpdateClick . The trick is to set the font style chosen for the Google Docs Title, Subtitles and Headers. Changes remain only for the selected document. Let’s set it as the default for new documents.
  7. same Paragraph Styles open the menu and OptionsExpand .
  8. Save as my default stylesSelect .

You can now type docs.new in the address bar to open a new document and check the set default fonts in action.

Add fonts to Google Docs using extensions

A third-party extension called Extensis Fonts unlocks hundreds of fonts in Google Docs. Follow the steps below to install Extensis Fonts on your account.

  1. Open a Google Docs document on the web (see steps above).
  2. In the menu bar ExtensionsSelect .
  3. Expand plugins and Google Workspace Marketplaceto open Get add-onsSelect .
  4. Select the magnifying glass icon at the top to search for Extensis Fonts. Click the suggestion.
  5. Install from the extension info menuSelect .
  6. To confirm your decision ContinueSelect . Grant the necessary permission from the menu below to complete the process.

Now, let’s check out Extensis Fonts in action.

  1. Google Docs at the top of your document Extensionsselect , Expansion FontsExpand and startSelect .
  2. Extensis Fonts menu appears on the right with a long list of fonts.
  3. The extension sorts the default list alphabetically. Highlight the text in the Google Docs document and return to the Expansion Fonts menu to apply a new font style.

There is no way to preselect a font from Extensis Fonts before you start working on your document. You have to follow the steps above every time you want to change the fonts. Nor can you set any custom fonts in an extension as default Google Docs fonts.

To add colorful effects to your document text Magic Rainbow Unicorn and FunText You can also check extensions such as

Can I upload custom fonts to Google Docs?

Google does not allow users to add native or custom (any font other than default fonts or extension) fonts to Google Docs. Google Docs only uses custom web-based fonts. So think twice before purchasing a particular font style from the creative market. We hope Google considers including this in future updates, but don’t get your hopes high. It’s a niche function and the default font selection should serve most people perfectly well.

If your preferred font style is not available in Google Docs, you should use them with another word processor such as Microsoft Word on Windows.

Give your document a personal touch

After making changes to custom fonts, save the Google Docs document in the cloud or on your device. Google’s online word processor is not limited to a few font styles. Check out our top Google Docs tips and tricks for crafting new documents like a pro.

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