How to Install your new Greek fonts

You have downloaded your new typeface and now it is time to learn how to install greek fonts properly on your system. Whether you are typing a simple document or designing a complex layout, getting your system and software set up correctly is the first step.

Here is everything you need to know about installing my fonts, adding a Greek keyboard layout, and unlocking the professional OpenType features built into the designs.

1. How to Install Font Files

When you download a font from my website, your files are provided in .OTF (OpenType) and/or .TTF (TrueType) formats. I highly recommend installing the .OTF files, as they contain all the advanced typographic features, custom ligatures, and alternate characters I have designed for you.

Installing on macOS

  1. Locate your downloaded font file (unzip the folder if necessary).
  2. Double-click the .otf file.
  3. A preview window will open via the Font Book app. Click the Install button at the bottom of the window.
  4. The font is now available across your Mac applications. (Note: You may need to restart active programs like Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Word for the font to appear in the menu).

Installing on Windows

  1. Locate your downloaded font file and unzip the folder.
  2. Right-click the .otf file.
  3. Select Install (or Install for all users if you have multiple accounts on your PC).
  4. A brief loading bar will appear, and the font will be ready to use.

“Having trouble? Read the official installation guides for macOS or Windows.”

2. How to Add a Greek Keyboard Input

To actually type the characters, you need to tell your operating system to recognize Greek keyboard strokes.

Setting up a Greek Keyboard on macOS

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older Macs).
  2. Scroll down and click on Keyboard.
  3. Under the “Text Input” section, click Edit… next to Input Sources.
  4. Click the + (plus) button in the bottom left corner.
  5. Search for Greek, select it from the list, and click Add.
  6. Shortcut: You can now quickly switch between English and Greek by pressing Control + Space or clicking the language flag in your top menu bar.

Setting up a Greek Keyboard on Windows

  1. Open the Start Menu and click on Settings (the gear icon).
  2. Select Time & Language, then click on Language & region.
  3. Under “Preferred languages,” click Add a language.
  4. Type Greek into the search bar, select it, and click Next, then Install.
  5. Shortcut: Quickly toggle between your installed keyboards by pressing Windows Key + Spacebar. Alternative Shortcut: Press Alt + Shift to switch between layouts.

3. Unlocking OpenType Features

My typefaces are packed with hidden details—custom ligatures, alternate characters, swashes, and specific kerning pairs. Here is how to access these OpenType features in industry-standard design software.

In Adobe Illustrator & InDesign

Adobe’s professional design tools have the most robust OpenType support.

  1. Select your text using the Type tool.
  2. Open the OpenType panel by going to Window > Type > OpenType.
  3. Use the icons at the bottom of the panel to toggle features on and off (e.g., Standard Ligatures, Contextual Alternates, Stylistic Sets).
  4. To see every single character I have included in the font, open the Glyphs panel via Window > Type > Glyphs.

In Adobe Photoshop

  1. Highlight your text.
  2. Open the Character panel by going to Window > Character.
  3. Click the menu icon (four horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the panel and select OpenType.
  4. Alternatively, use the OpenType toggle buttons located directly at the bottom of the Character panel.

In Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word supports OpenType, but the features are turned off by default.

  1. Highlight your text.
  2. Press Ctrl + D (Windows) or Cmd + D (Mac) to open the Font dialog box.
  3. Click on the Advanced tab.
  4. Look for the “OpenType Features” section. Here, you can change the Ligatures dropdown from “None” to “Standard and Contextual.”
  5. Click OK to apply.