How to Add Custom Fonts to Google Docs?

Adding custom fonts to Google Docs is a common question, but it’s important to know what’s possible. Google Docs is an online tool that uses a set list of web fonts. Right now, you can’t upload or add your own fonts that aren’t already included in Google’s font library.

Adding Fonts Through the ‘More Fonts’ Option

Google Docs lets you easily add more fonts through the ‘More Fonts’ option in the font list. You just need to search for the font you want and select it to add it your font list. It’s a straightforward process with no technical steps involved.

1. Open your browser and go to the Google Docs site. Log in to your Google Account if you haven’t already.
2. Click on Blank to start a new document, or open any existing document you want to edit.
3. Click the Fonts drop-down menu at the top and then click on More fonts.

   

4. Browse or search for the font you want to add, then click on it. It will be added to your font list, which appears on the right side.

   

5. Click OK. Now you can use the new font from the fonts list whenever you want.

Adding Fonts with the Extensis Fonts Add-On

Extensis Fonts is a popular add-on that you can install from the Google Workspace Marketplace. Before you install, make sure you are logged in to only one Google account in your browser. If you’re signed into multiple accounts, you might see the “drive.google.com refused to connect” error. If that happens, you can try installing the add-on using an Incognito (private) window.

1. Open your browser and go to the Google Docs site. Log in if you’re not already signed in.
2. Click on a Blank document or open the document you want to edit.
3. Click the Add-ons menu at the top, then select Get add-ons.

   

4. Search for Extensis Fonts, then open the Extensis Fonts result, as shown below.

   

5. Click Install to add it to your Google account.
   Note: If you’re logged in with multiple accounts, try using an incognito window to avoid any issues.

   

6. After the installation finishes, go back to Google Docs. Click the Add-ons menu again and choose Extensis Fonts > Start.

   

7. A panel will appear on the right side where you can browse and apply different fonts to your selected text. The font is automatically added to your list once you use it.