How to add fonts to Google Docs

Not everyone prefers the default Arial font in Google Docs. Google offers several font styles, and you can add more fonts if you aren’t fond of the default selection in Google Docs. Whether you use a Windows desktop, Mac, orone of the best Chromebooks, Google syncs the added fonts (and extensions) to your account and makes them available on every device.

You must use the right fonts in a Google Docs draft to differentiate your business proposal, resume, report, or newsletter from others. Your extra effort may be a deciding factor for the recipient. You can use the main font list or an extension to customize the font style in Google Docs.

Add fonts to Google Docs

Google allows you to add new fonts from the font toolbar at the top. Follow the steps below to find and add fonts to Google Docs:

Set your added fonts as default in Google Docs

If you frequently use the added fonts in Google Docs and want to set them as default, use the steps below.

You can now typedocs.newin the address bar to open a new document and check the set default fonts in action.

The Google Docs logo with a blurred image of the Google Docs homepage in the background

Add fonts to Google Docs using extensions

A third-party extension called Extensis Fonts unlocks hundreds of fonts in Google Docs. Go through the steps below toinstall Extensis Fontsin your account.

Now, let’s check Extensis Fonts in action.

Click the pencil icon to create a new document in Google Docs

There is no way to preselect a font from Extensis Fonts before you start working on your document. You must go through the steps above every time you want to change fonts. You can’t set any custom font from an extension as the default Google Docs fonts either.

You can also check extensions likeMagic Rainbow Unicorn(yes, that’s the name) andFun Textto add colorful effects to your document text.

Can I upload custom fonts to Google Docs?

Google doesn’t allow users to add a local or custom (anything outside the default fonts or extension) font to Google Docs. Google Docs uses only special web-based fonts. So think twice before you purchase a specific font style from the creative marketplace. We hope Google considers including it in future updates but don’t hold your hopes high. It’s a niche function, and the default font selection should serve most people completely fine.

If your preferred font style isn’t available on Google Docs, you must use them with another word processor like Microsoft Word on Windows.

Select More fonts to choose a font that doesn’t appear in the Fonts list

Deliver a personal touch to your document

Once you make relevant changes with custom fonts,save the Google Docs documentto the cloud or on your device. Google’s online word processor isn’t limited to several font styles. Check ourbest Google Docs tips and tricksto draft new documents like a pro.

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