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Fix Microsoft 365 Cloud Fonts Not Showing in Excel for the Web
Question details
The user wants to know if Microsoft 365 cloud fonts are supported in Excel for the web, as they are unable to find them when working in the browser.
- Product
- Excel for the Web
- Device & OS
- Android, Windows
- Scenario
- Formatting a spreadsheet in the web browser and attempting to apply Microsoft 365 cloud fonts to the cells.
- Observed behavior
- Cloud fonts do not appear in the font dropdown in Excel for the web, despite being fully available in Word for the web and desktop Office apps.
Verify that your device is connected to the internet, as cloud fonts require an active online connection to download and render properly in Office applications.
Use the Excel Desktop App and Enable Connected Experiences
Since Excel for the web currently does not support cloud fonts, you must use the desktop version of Excel and ensure online privacy features are enabled.
Microsoft has not yet implemented cloud font support for the web version of Excel. To use these specific fonts, you need to open your workbook in the installed Windows desktop application.
Launch the Microsoft Excel desktop application on your Windows device and open your spreadsheet.
Click on 'File' in the top-left corner of the ribbon, then select 'Account' from the bottom-left menu.
Under the 'Account Privacy' section, click on the 'Manage Settings' button.
Scroll through the privacy settings and check the box to enable 'Optional Connected Experiences'. Click 'OK' and restart Excel to load the cloud fonts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do cloud fonts show up in Word for the web but not Excel?
Microsoft currently only supports cloud fonts in Word for the web and PowerPoint for the web. The web version of Excel has not yet been updated to support this feature, meaning cloud fonts are restricted to the Excel desktop app.
Can I manually upload custom fonts to Excel for the web?
No, Excel for the web does not support uploading or installing custom fonts directly into the browser. You are limited to the default web-safe fonts provided in the online dropdown menu.
Will Microsoft add cloud fonts to Excel for the web in the future?
Currently, Microsoft has not provided a specific timeline or development roadmap for adding cloud font support to Excel for the web.
