RH2017 - How do I import new fonts in RH2017 project

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April 24, 2019
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I have installed the new set of fonts in c:\windows\fonts folder. How can I import them in my Responsve HTML5 project in RH 2017?

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Amebr

Community Expert

I think we need to know more about what you're wanting to achieve.

You don't typically need to import fonts into Robohelp to start using them. However, using them on your PC does not mean they are available to your users. I believe your output type, output destination and license of the fonts themselves will determine what you need to do.

Also note, I only have theoretical knowledge of what's necessary, so might not be much help in the long run.

Tejas DandekarAuthor

Inspiring

Ok, so what I am wanting to do is this.

We have a set of custom font named Proxima Nova that we have copied in c:\windows\font folder.

We want to use it in the content of the Responsive HTML5 help output.

So essentially whenever we output and distribute the Responsive help files the output should be visible in the new font.

Would only a copy to c:\windows\font folder help? Or do I have to do something in RH as well?

Peter Grainge

Community Expert

Oh by the way this happens only when we test the output on a machine that does not have our specific font installed. It works as expected on out local machines because it has the font installed in Windows Fonts directory.

Uploading the font file as a baggage file only puts the file on the server. That's like downloading a font file onto your PC and not installing it.

What fonts the end user sees depends on many things. See How to Use Embedded Fonts for Your HTML5 and CSS3 Based Web Pages - dummies

Beware of licensing too. You may only be licensed to use that font locally.

See www.grainge.org for free RoboHelp and Authoring information.