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Windows 10 2 Ways to View Installed Fonts in Windows 10

2 Ways to View Installed Fonts in Windows 10

By Jennifer | Last Updated

Windows 10 keeps all your installed fonts in a central location, making it simple to preview, search, and manage them. The article summarizes two methods to check installed fonts on Windows 10 computer.

Way 1: Check them with run command.

Open Run by Windows+R, type fonts in the empty box and tap OK to access the Fonts folder.

vew installed fonts

This will open the Fonts folder directly, displaying all installed fonts and allowing quick previews and management.

vew installed fonts

Way 2: View them in Control Panel.

Step 1: Launch Control Panel.

Step 2: In the Control Panel’s search box (top‑right corner), type fonts, then click View installed fonts from the results.

view fonts by control panel

This method allows access through the familiar Control Panel interface.

What You Can Do in the Fonts Folder

Once the Fonts window is open, you can:

  • Search for a specific font by name.
  • Check the font in various sizes and styles.
  • Uninstall fonts you no longer need.
  • Hide fonts, which removes them from menus but keeps them installed

Bonus Tip: View Fonts via Settings App

As an added convenient method:

Press Windows + I to open Settings. Navigate to Personalization > Fonts. Here you can view installed fonts, preview them, uninstall, or even hide fonts directly .

view fonts via Settings

FAQs About Viewing Fonts

1. Can I install new fonts here?

No—this only shows installed fonts. If you want to add a new font, right-click a font file and select Install or Install for all users.

2. Why are some fonts hidden?

Hidden fonts are still installed but not visible in font menus—use Unhide if needed.

3. Can I delete fonts safely here?

Yes—just right‑click the font and choose Delete, but be cautious not to remove essential system fonts.

Conclusion

By choosing any of these methods, you can easily manage your fonts in Windows 10—whether you're customizing your document styles or optimizing system font resources.

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