How to Install TrueType Fonts on Ubuntu

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download TrueType fonts.

   (The file extension will be .ttf or .otf) Unzip your files if necessary. , The ~/ Directory is your home folder.
   
   This means that if you were logged in as cruddpuppet, the directory would be /home/cruddpuppet/ . , This will take you to the terminal. , This is a directory for user-added fonts in linux. , This will make a directory called “myfonts” in which to store your fonts.
   
   If you’re not logged in as root, you will be prompted to provide your password. , This moves you into the new directory. , This moves the TrueType fonts into your new directory. (Alternatively, type “sudo cp ~/*.ttf .”; the * acts as a wildcard, allowing you to move all your fonts from the ~/ Directory at once.) ,,
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   Step 2: Move your files to the ~/ Directory.

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   Step 3: Go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal.

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   Step 4: Type “cd /usr/local/share/fonts/truetype” without quotes into the command line.

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   Step 5: Type “sudo mkdir myfonts” without quotes.

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   Step 6: Type “cd myfonts” without quotes.

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   Step 7: Type “sudo cp ~/fontname.ttf .” without quotes.

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   Step 8: Type “sudo chown root fontname.ttf”(or *.ttf) to change file owner to the root.

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   Step 9: Type “cd ..” and then “fc-cache” without quotes to add newly-added fonts to system-wide font index

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    Step 10: so all applications can see them.

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