In this article, I will show you How to add a font to adobe illustrator. For many beginners, the importance of fonts and typography to a design may go unappreciated. However, as your experience in the field kicks in, you will learn to appreciate different fonts and the impact they have on your work.
Adding a font to adobe illustrator
Before you can learn how to add fonts to your software, you first need to learn where to get the fonts. The best resource where I get my fonts is Dafont. Here you will have a wide number of options to choose from.

The easiest way you can add a font that you have on your computer hard drive is by double-clicking the .ttf or the .otf file.

It will prompt you to install the file on your computer. Choose install and the font is added to your computer.

Alternatively, you can add fonts to adobe illustrator using the Type Kit.
How to add a font to adobe illustrator using Type Kit
- Open Illustrator and go to type Menu.
- Select Add Fonts from Type Kit or from Adobe Fonts
- Choose the font you want to add from the new window
How to add a font to adobe illustrator from your computer
- Open Illustrator and go to type Menu.
- Select Add Fonts from Type Kit or from Adobe Fonts
- Choose to Add Fonts from my computer
- Select the font file and choose open
- Font is installed
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How to add a font to adobe illustrator from your computer
Open Illustrator and go to type Menu.
Select Add Fonts from Type Kit or from Adobe Fonts
Choose to Add Fonts from my computer
Select the font file and choose open
Font is installedWhere can i get free fonts for graphic design
Dafont is one of the best places you can download free fonts.