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How to Use Custom Fonts in Excel for the Web
Question details
The user wants to know if custom organizational fonts are supported and can be utilized within Excel for the web.
- Product
- Excel for the web
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Using custom or organizational fonts across Microsoft 365 web applications to maintain brand consistency.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking clarification on whether custom fonts deployed for PowerPoint for the web are also fully supported and accessible in Excel for the web.
Ensure you have Microsoft 365 administrator access, as deploying custom organizational fonts to web applications requires tenant-level configuration.
Deploy Organizational Fonts via Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Check Microsoft's guidelines to configure and deploy organizational fonts globally, which may make them available across Microsoft 365 web apps depending on current feature support.
Support for custom fonts can vary significantly between Microsoft 365 web applications. While PowerPoint for the web explicitly supports organizational font deployments through SharePoint, Excel for the web may have limitations depending on current tenant configurations and Microsoft's rollout schedules.
Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin portal using an account with SharePoint Administrator or Global Administrator privileges.
Create a dedicated SharePoint site and designate a document library as an Organization Assets Library using the SharePoint Online Management Shell.
Upload your custom web fonts (such as .woff or .ttf files) into the designated Organization Assets Library so they can be processed by the Microsoft 365 tenant.
Wait up to 24 hours for the changes to propagate. Open a new workbook in Excel for the web, click the font dropdown menu in the Home tab, and check if your organizational fonts have populated.
Use Custom Fonts Freely with WPS Office
If you are struggling with custom font limitations in Excel for the web, switch to WPS Office. It provides a robust, free desktop alternative where any font installed on your system is instantly available for your spreadsheets.
- 1. Install Custom Fonts Locally: Install your desired custom fonts directly into your operating system (e.g., via the Windows Fonts folder).
- 2. Apply Fonts in WPS Spreadsheet: Open your .xlsx document in WPS Office, select the desired cells, and choose your custom font directly from the font dropdown menu on the Home tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do custom fonts show up in PowerPoint for the web but not Excel for the web?
Microsoft rolls out features across its web applications at different times. PowerPoint for the web often receives organizational font support first, while Excel for the web may have limitations or delayed support for tenant-level custom fonts.
Can I install custom fonts directly into my Excel for the web browser session?
No, Excel for the web does not allow individual users to install fonts directly into the browser. Fonts must either be supported natively by Microsoft 365 or deployed globally by an IT administrator through SharePoint.
Will documents with custom fonts display correctly in Excel for the web if not deployed?
If the custom font used in a desktop document is not supported or deployed in Excel for the web, the application will substitute it with a standard fallback font, which may alter the layout or visual appearance of your spreadsheet.
