Windows - System Preferences - Install Fonts

Why use this PowerShell Worklet to install new fonts to the Windows Library?

This Worklet streamlines the task of installing TrueType and OpenType fonts on an end user’s device(s).

Check for and install TrueType or OpenType fonts to the Windows Font Library with this Worklet

This Worklet uses a PowerShell script to check for the existence of a given font in the Windows Font Library and installs it to the library if it doesn't exist. A system may need a reboot after installing fonts for the new font(s) to appear in the Font Library. This Worklet is compatible with Windows 7 and up. 

More about installing new fonts

TrueType and OpenType are two widely used font formats in modern computer systems. TrueType and OpenType fonts are commonly used in graphic design, desktop publishing, web design, and other applications where high-quality typography is important. 

IT administrators typically need to install new fonts across multiple computers or deploy fonts on a network to support branding, compatibility with apps or documents, and functionality across the organization's infrastructure.

What is the Windows Font Library?

The Windows Font Library, also known as the Windows Fonts folder or the Fonts Control Panel, is a system directory in Windows that stores and manages fonts installed on a computer. It is a central location where the operating system accesses and organizes the fonts available for use in various applications and system components.