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Find Font Alternatives for Brainlove and Cormorant SC in Microsoft Word
Question details
The user is looking for built-in Microsoft Word font equivalents or alternatives for Cormorant SC (a small-caps display serif) and Brainlove (a decorative handwritten calligraphic font).
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Formatting a document with specific typography styles when the originally intended custom fonts are not available by default.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Word does not include exact built-in equivalents for Cormorant SC or Brainlove, requiring users to find visual workarounds or install custom fonts.
Before installing any custom fonts to your system, ensure you have administrative rights on your computer and save your current progress in all open Word documents.
Use Built-in Word Alternatives for Cormorant SC
Utilize pre-installed Windows fonts that closely match the classic serif style of Cormorant SC and apply the small caps effect.
Cormorant SC is a classic serif font designed specifically for small caps. While Word does not have it by default, you can replicate this look using similar standard fonts.
Highlight the text you want to format. Go to the 'Home' tab, click the Font dropdown menu, and choose 'Garamond' or 'Palatino Linotype'.
With the text still selected, press 'Ctrl + D' (Windows) or 'Cmd + D' (Mac) to open the advanced Font formatting window.
In the Effects section of the dialog box, check the 'Small caps' box and click 'OK' to replicate the 'SC' styling of the Cormorant font.
Download and Install Custom Handwritten Fonts
Since Word lacks an exact built-in equivalent for the Brainlove decorative font, you will need to download a similar calligraphic font from a trusted source.
Format Documents with Beautiful Fonts in WPS Writer
WPS Writer fully supports system fonts, allowing you to seamlessly use custom fonts like Brainlove and classic serifs like Garamond. Enjoy a highly compatible, free word processor for all your typography needs.
- 1. Install your fonts: Download and install your desired fonts (like Brainlove or Cormorant SC) directly to your operating system.
- 2. Open WPS Writer: Launch WPS Office and click on 'Docs' to create a new document or open an existing one.
- 3. Apply your custom font: Select your text, navigate to the 'Home' tab, and choose your newly installed font from the dropdown list.
- 4. Enable Small Caps: Right-click the selected text, choose 'Font', check 'Small caps' under the Effects section, and click 'OK'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren't my newly installed fonts showing up in Word?
Microsoft Word needs to scan the system fonts upon startup. If Word was open while you installed the font, you must completely close and restart the application for the new font to appear in the dropdown menu.
Can I embed custom fonts in my Word document so others can see them?
Yes, you can embed most custom fonts. Go to File > Options > Save, and check the box for 'Embed fonts in the file'. Note that some third-party fonts have licensing restrictions that prevent embedding.
What is a good free alternative to Cormorant SC?
Cormorant SC is actually a free, open-source Google Font. You can download it directly from the Google Fonts library for free and install it on your computer to use it in your documents exactly as intended.
Will my custom fonts print correctly if I save the document as a PDF?
Yes, when you save or export your Microsoft Word document as a PDF, the custom fonts (like Brainlove) are embedded directly into the PDF file, ensuring they print and display perfectly on any device.
