How do I install a TrueType/OpenType font on my computer?
A. In Windows, the font file must be placed into the system Fonts folder in order to be installed. Most fonts downloaded from the web come packaged in an archive file, usually ZIP for Windows or SIT for Mac. So the first step is to open the archive and extract the font(s). Windows Millenium and Windows XP can handle ZIP archives natively. Right click the ZIP file and choose Extract All. Follow the Extraction Wizard to extract the files into the folder of your choice. All other versions of Windows require a third-party application to handle ZIP archives. The most popular one is probably WinZip, which is free to try but costs $30 to purchase. There are also some freeware alternatives, such as JustZIPit. These third-party ZIP applications are usually more feature-rich than the ZIP support native to Windows, and are worth checking out even if you have Millenium or XP. NOTE: For America Online users, the AOL software should extract any archives you’ve downloaded automatically when you log o
