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How to Install Custom Fonts with a Microsoft Word Trial on Windows
Question details
The user needs to know how to install and use custom fonts in Microsoft Word using a Microsoft 365 trial that was initially started on an iPad and is now being used on a Windows 10 computer.
- Product
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- Windows 10, iPadOS
- Scenario
- Accessing a cross-platform Microsoft 365 trial and applying custom typography to documents on a desktop device.
- Observed behavior
- The user wants to successfully transition their active Microsoft 365 trial from an iPad to a Windows computer and ensure that newly installed system fonts are available in the Word desktop application.
Ensure you have your Microsoft account credentials ready and the custom font files (usually .ttf or .otf formats) downloaded to your Windows computer.
Install Microsoft 365 on Windows and Add Custom Fonts
Use your existing Microsoft account to download the desktop applications on Windows, then install your fonts at the system level so Word can access them.
A Microsoft 365 trial is linked to your Microsoft account, not just a single device. You do not need to uninstall the trial from your iPad to use it on your Windows computer.
Open a web browser on your Windows 10 computer, go to the Microsoft 365 website, and sign in with the exact same Microsoft account you used to start the trial on your iPad.
Click the 'Install apps' button on your Microsoft account dashboard to download and install the Microsoft 365 desktop applications, including Microsoft Word.
Locate your downloaded custom font file (.ttf or .otf) in Windows File Explorer. Right-click the file and select 'Install' or 'Install for all users' from the context menu.
If Microsoft Word is currently open, close the application entirely. Reopen Word, open a document, and click the Font dropdown in the Home tab to select and use your newly installed font.
Use WPS Office for Free Custom Fonts and Seamless Editing
If your Microsoft 365 trial is ending soon, you don't need to pay for an expensive subscription to keep editing documents. WPS Office is a highly compatible, free alternative that natively supports all your custom Windows fonts without any extra setup.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation package for your Windows computer.
- 2. Install the software: Run the downloaded installer and follow the simple on-screen instructions to set up WPS Office.
- 3. Open your document: Launch WPS Writer and open your .docx file. Any custom fonts you installed on your Windows system will automatically appear in the Home tab font dropdown menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to cancel my Microsoft 365 trial on the iPad before using it on Windows?
No, you do not need to uninstall or cancel the trial on your iPad. A single Microsoft 365 trial is tied to your Microsoft account and can be used across multiple devices simultaneously.
Why isn't my newly installed custom font showing up in Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word loads available system fonts upon startup. If you installed a new font while Word was currently running, you must completely close and restart the Word application for the new font to appear in the drop-down menu.
What happens when my Microsoft 365 trial expires on my devices?
Once the trial period ends, you will either be charged for a subscription if you have a payment method on file, or the applications will enter a read-only mode where you can view documents but cannot edit, print, or save them.
