OK, you're making your own graphics now, and have kinda mastered PSP or Paint.  You've been introduced to the wonderful world of fonts, and you want more.  (Careful- this is an addiction.  I currently have over 1,000 on my puter!)  Say you see this one and you have to have it:

First, you have to download the zip file that contains the font.  If you want Junior Popstar, DOWNLOAD HERE.  I find it easier going forward if I download the font onto a place that I keep just for downloaded files or a separate floppy ("A" disc).  So download it onto yours. (PS.  If you have any requests for fonts, post it in my Web Forum.  I will add them here, or someone else will help you locate them!)

Next, you have to unzip the file using Winzip or another unzipping program.  It's free, and you can get it at http://www.winzip.com.  When you unzip the file, I find it easiest to also unzip it into the same floppy disc, but you could also unzip it to the desktop or another place that is easy for you to locate.

Now, you actually install the font into your puter.  Although you can click on the file and see the letters of the alphabet, you can't use it yet in your graphics.  You have to install it before you can use it. 

To install a font, go to Start at the lower left hand corner of your computer.  Go to "Settings" then "Control Panel."  Then click on "Fonts". Your screen should look like the picture below.  Next, go to "File," then "Install New Font."

Now, you have to tell your puter what fonts to add. At first, under list of fonts, it will say "No fonts found."  Ignore that message.   If you have the fonts you want to install unzipped in your "A" disc,  click on "A" where it says "Drive," like below. "A" will appear in the box.  Your computer will now begin searching for fonts in your "A" drive.  A list of fonts on that disc will appear under "List of Fonts."  When you see them appear, click on "Select All," or just highlight the one you want to use.  Now click on "ok".  The fonts will install themselves into your puter.  Now, when you open PSP or Paint, the new fonts will be listed with all your old ones.

 

 

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