The MS Word Fonts Guide

Also: How to import online fonts into MS Word

By Vishal Yalavarthi
Author’s note
Ever wondered which font to use in your projects? If yes, then this book is yours to
keep. Along with me, we shall explore all the fonts in MS Word. This book has all the
fonts with different font sizes. I shall rank the fonts according to their styles, appearance
and usage for your reference.
Most authors write big notes about their book. I don’t see the point in this. This is a
reference book so the reader will (or as I hope) will fill my notes about this book in
his/her mind. So much for the author’s note.
Happy referencing!
Vishal Yalavarthi
Author
 Fonts
Agency FB-

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This font is much better in writing detective comics due to its mysterious and dominating style.

Algerian-

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Don’t use this text. It is too ugly for projects and marks stuff. It is used by local PowerPoint
makers for ‘domination of presentation’. Plus, you only get capitals.

Arial-

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This text can be used if you fear hackers as it is a web-safe font. It is too plain for attractiveness.
Arial Black-

Aaaaaaaaa aaaa

Do not use this font. It is very bold. This is the group of the Arial family of fonts.

Arial Narrow-

Aaaaaaaaaa aaa

You can use this if you like Arial. It is close to the Arial font.

Arial Rounded MT Bold-

Aaaaaaaa aaaa
This is like a kid’s font. I remember having blocks made of this font for learning alphabets in
preschool.

Avenir Next LT Pro-

 Aaaaaaaaa aaa

This is a recommended font for projects from my side. I got 5 on 5 for using this font in my
school project and presentations. Choose this if Calibri is not your choice.

Bahnschrift-

Aaaaaaaaa aaa

This is a recommended font if you like sharp objects.

Bahnschrift Condensed-

Aaaaaaaaa aaa

If you like Bahnschrift and yet you want to suck out the space of your document, choose this.
Otherwise, not preferable.

Bahnschrift Light-
 Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you use Bahnschrift as your heading font, choose this for the body text.

Bahnschrift Light Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you like Bahnschrift Light and yet you want to suck out the space of your document, choose
this. Otherwise, not preferable.

Bahnschrift Light Semi Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you are a saddo who want a half of that and a half of this, use this.

Bahnschrift Semi Bold-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you are looking for an attractive heading style, use this.

Bahnschrift Semi Bold Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you like Bahnschrift Semi Bold and yet you want to suck out the space of your document,
choose this.

Bahnschrift Semi Bold Semi Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you choose this, you should be a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” shopper at a grocery shop.

Bahnschrift Semi Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you think that Bahnschrift Condensed is too much for you, choose this.
Bahnschrift Semi Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you think Bahnschrift is not your cake, choose this.

Bahnschrift Semi Light Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you like Bahnschrift Semi Light and squeeze up everything the document has in it, choose this.

Bahnschrift Semi Light Semi Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you choose this style, you shop those “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” at the supermarket.

Baskerville Old Face-

 Aaaaaaaa aaa
This is too ugly for anything at all.

Bauhaus 93-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
This is a very indescribable font. Use if you want. It is too bold for body texts.

Bell MT-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

This is, I suppose, a lighter version yet ugly version of Baskerville Old Face.

Berlin Sans FB-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
It is good to use for headings generally.

Berlin Sans FB Demi-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
This is much bolder version of Berlin Sans FB.

Bernard MT Condensed-

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I have seen this font used in stenciling programs like Save Fishes etc. Otherwise too aggressive.

Blackadder ITC-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

I think this style of writing is used in calligraphy. I’m not that sure on this. It is a pretty old font.

Bodoni MT-
 Aaaaaaaa aa a

I see no particular difference in this and Bell MT. The only difference is that larger fonts of this
have broad sleeping lines. Probably.

Bodoni MT Black-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
A much bolder version of Bodoni MT. Not preferable for anything in general.

Bodoni MT Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa a aa

Super-condensed font. Do not use.

Bodoni MT Poster Condensed-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Mega condensed font. Do not use.

Book Antiqua-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

A very antique font indeed.

Bookman Old Style-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Looks like a Victorian-era font. Less preferable in my view.

Bookshelf Symbol 7-

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I cannot explain this explicit font. You can use this for writing secret codes and then convert it in
English in Word.
Bradley Hand ITC-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

Best for writing hand-written diaries in Word.

Britannic Bold-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Too bold and too ugly.

Britannica Unicode Sans-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Looks plain yet attractive.

Broadway-
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Too broad and too bold as the name says.

Brush Script MT-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

Some alphabets are unrecognizable in this font style. It was used in document headings earlier.
Not now.

Calibri-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

It is the default font whenever you open a Office application. Looks plain and not that attractive.
Clean and neat, many people who start designing documents use this a starter tool.

Calibri Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
A lighter version of Calibri. Some letters are very sharp-looking when viewed in small font-sizes.

Californian FB-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you do not like Times New Roman yet want a lighter and good font, choose this.

Calisto MT-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
A bolder version of Californian FB. Use this font as your heading font.

Cambria-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
This font is narrower and higher than Calisto MT.

Cambria Math-
 Aaaaaaaa aaa
No difference in this and Cambria. I had been checking this similarity for 2 days.

Candara-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

A good replacement of Calibri and Avenir LT Pro.

Candara Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

If you use Candara as your heading font, use this as your body font. But, it is too light for using
in light themed presentations for your project.

Castellar-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
DO NOT USE THIS UGLY FONT! This font converts everything into capitals and takes a lot of space
in your project. If you use this, you will get 2/5 in your project (even if your content is correct).

Centaur-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

This font is good but it minifies things. So, use this at a high font size for headings.

Century-

Aaaaaaaa a aa
Moderate font in my opinion. Usage at owner’s risk.

Century Gothic-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Good font. Used in Gallery-themed presentations in Powerpoint. Yet, it takes a lot of space.
Century Schoolbook-

Aaaaaaaa a aa
Same as Century font. I see no particular difference.

Chiller-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

Good font for writing haunted books. Use them as title fonts only. Usage in body text would be
un-pretty.

Colona MT-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

Bad font. ‘Bad’ as in it is fine to a certain degree. Usage at owner’s choice.

Comic Sans MS-

 Aaaaaaaa aaa

If you study in lower classes, this may help to till class 5.

Consolas-

Aaaaaaaa aa a
Do not get fooled by the sample text. It looks like this: Vishal. You can use this for a
code effect. Similar to Monospace.

Constantia-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Use this font at your own choice.

Copper Black-

Aaaaaaaa a aa
DO NOT USE THIS FONT! Very ugly font. I used to have an alphabet set with this font. Horrible
experience in fitting those words.

Copperplate Gothic Bold-

Aaaaaaaa a aa
Nice font for headings but use it in a professional way. Like this: Copper. So first, use a
big font size and then use a small font size.

Copperplate Gothic Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
If you think Copperplate Gothic Bold is too bold, choose this. Otherwise, not that preferable.

Corbel-

Aaaaaaaa aa a

Nice font. I was thinking of using this font to write this until I found the font from which I
writing now.
Corbel Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

Use this as your body font if Corbel is your heading style.

Courier New-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

I cannot see anything ‘new’ in this font. Use it for an old timey effect.

Courier Prime-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

Use this as an old timey typewriter heading font. Also if you use Courier ‘New’ as your body text,
use this as a heading.

Curlz MT-
 Aaaaaaaa aaa

If you are a girl-book author and are writing on the topic of magic, use this. Other than that, I
cannot find any uses of this font.

Dante-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

I use this mainly for writing documents on ancient people. You can find your use of this font.

Dubai-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

I think this is an option for typing in Urdu or Arabic. Please let me know whether this is one of
the two. I apologize for not recognizing the language. On the other side, you can use this font for
headings. Plus, I will be talking of English use only. On the downside, it uses a lot of margin
space.
Dubai Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

This can be used as a body text for the Dubai font if you don’t mind the line spacings.

Dubai Medium-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

This can be used as a bold version for Dubai. Ideal for headings.

Ebrima-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

It is a sort-of a squeezed font. Use it at your wish.

Edwardian Script ITC-

Aaaaaaaa aa a

If you are searching for an 18th century font, choose this. Not useful for modern presentations.

Elephant-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

No offense, this font is as fat and bold as an elephant.

Engravers MT-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
This font is ugly and wastes a lot of space for nothing.

Eras Bold ITC-

 Aaaaaaaa aaa
Looks great for an ad. Can be used in headings at the writer’s choice.

Eras Demi ITC-

Aaaaaaaa a aa
This can be used for less important points if you use Eras Bold ITC.

Eras Light ITC-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
This font is an exaggeration of light fonts. Use this when absolutely necessary.

Eras Medium ITC-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
This font can be used as a body font for Eras Demi or Bold ITC.
Exo 2-

Aaaaaaaa aa a
This font is perfect for writing science fiction stories. Also, this is a great font to use in Android
apps.

Exo 2 Black-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Use it when required.

Exo 2 Extra Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Why do I get a feeling that Eras Light ITC and this font are best friends? Maybe it’s my
imagination.

Exo 2 Light-
 Aaaaaaaa aaa
Can be used as a body font with almost any heading font.

Exo 2 Medium-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
This can be used as a heading font or can be used to write bullet points.

Exo 2 Semi bold-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Fine for headings.

Exo 2 Thin-

Aaaaaaaa a aa
I now think that Exo 2 Extra Light, Eras Light ITC and Exo 2 Thin are best friends.

Felix Titling-

Aaaaaaaa a aa
Frankly speaking, I never saw this font in both Word and in real life. You can use it to write
fancy brands in ads.

Footlight MT Light-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
I won’t say much on this. Just that this font will not fit the writer’s requirements.

Forte-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
On Scratch 3.0, this font used in the font option “Marker”. It looks good to be used in animated
whiteboard videos.
Franklin Gothic Book-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Very ugly font. Full stop. It is used in Foundation Books to bore students.

Franklin Gothic Demi-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
A lot uglier than the previous font. I think this was used in the websites made in 1998-2011.

Franklin Gothic Demi Cond-

Aaaaaaaa aaa
Uglier than the previous one. If you want to re-create an very old (emphasis on old) website or
book, you can use this font or the above mentioned Franklin Gothic fonts.

Freestyle Script-
 Aaaaaaaa aaa

Good font but the only problem is that it is too slanting. Better to change its properties.

French Script MT-

Aaaaaaaa aa a

If you are vomiting on seeing this script, then… permettez vous to assister vous.

Gabriola-

Aaaaaaaa a aa

Fine for western history projects.

Gadugi-
 Aaaaaaaa aaa

Looks great on modern presentations.

Garamond-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

Looks fine for jewellery brand ads.

Gautami-

Aaaaaaaa aaa

This font has too much line-to-line margin to be used in body text. Also, it looks more like an
exaggerated version of Arial.