How to Install Mircosoft Windows fonts on Ubuntu

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In ubuntu you can install microsoft windows fonts in three ways.

Terminal method:

1.Open your terminal copy and paste below command and press enter:

sudo apt-get install ttf-mscorefonts-installer

To open terminal go to Applications->Accessories->Terminal.

Copy from windows Method:

Copy windows True Type fonts(TTF) directly from windows and create a new folder in Ubuntu’s Home folder and name it “Fonts“ and paste the fonts.Then Rename the folder “Fonts” to “.Fonts” to hide the folder.Restart ubuntu.
[OR]
Copy windows True Type fonts(TTF) directly from windows and create a new folder in Ubuntu’s Home folder and name it “Fonts“ and paste the fonts.just open each font and click install button below the font viewer.

Synaptic Package Manager Method:

1. Open your Synaptic Package Manager. To open Synaptic Package Manager,go to System->Administration->Synaptic Package Manager (Enter your login password for authorization).
2. Type

ttf mscorefonts

in quick search bar.
3. Right click ttf-mscorefonts-installer and select mark for installation.
4. Then click on Apply.

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