Hello to all readers of the blog site!
I want to tell you and show you with a specific example how to make handwritten text on a computer using the Microsoft Word text editor.
You will also learn how to print this text on a printer in the format of a notebook sheet in a box.
As always, I’m showing MS 2016 so that especially owners of 2003-2007 versions of the editor will find no big inconsistencies in my description, so I recommend purchasing a modern Microsoft Office product package because it’s really better!
Before you begin practical actions, you need to download handwritten fonts for Word, which work with both Cyrillic and Latin, which cannot be said about standard ones.
On the Internet you can find a lot of offers to download various fonts. But I will save you from searching on the World Wide Web, saving you time and protecting you from viruses that can be easily downloaded instead of the desired file, especially out of ignorance.
I advise you to read one of my popular articles. By this direct link On my Yandex disk you can download handwritten fonts for Word for free and subsequently use them to create postcards, illustrations, presentations, etc.
Installing fonts
1. Method for modern OS.
After you have downloaded the Zip archive “fonts.zip”, unpack it into a folder specially created in advance for this purpose.
Please note that in the archive, in addition to fonts with the “ttf” extension, there are files with the “png” extension; these are pictures that show what each font looks like. To view, simply double-click on the file.
Call the RMB context menu, click Install (if you are working with, then enter the administrator password as required).
Installation.
That’s all, after rebooting the computer, you can start writing, but first let’s look at the algorithm of the second method, designed specifically for “retrogrades” who do not use modern OS.
2. Method
Select the fonts using the method described above and copy them;
We follow the path: C:\Windows\Fonts;
Using hot Ctrl+V, paste it into the Fonts folder.
Don't forget to restart your PC.
Let's create a notebook sheet in a cage
1. Open Word, in the View tab, select the page orientation Page Layout.
2. Open the Layout tab and select the Size tool.
3. In the window that opens, select Other paper sizes...
4. In the Paper Options menu, Paper Size item, create a notebook sheet with real dimensions. The dimensions of the notebook sheet are 16.5x20.5 cm, but when printed on a printer it turns out smaller than what is needed, at least for me, so increase it a little to 19.5x22.5 cm.
5. The Margins item will help you set the margin parameters, where Top and Bottom should be 0.5 cm each. Left 2.5, and Right 0.8 cm. Confirm the intentionality of your actions with the OK button.
6. Now all that remains is to enable the Grid by adjusting its dimensions. To do this, in the Layout tab, go to the Align tool and check the Show Grid box. then immediately open the Grid Options.
7. In the parameters you just need to set the size of the cells, which is known to be equal to 0.5 cm.
At this point, it seemed that all the actions were completed, but as it turned out, there was a problem when printing the document, the cells disappeared, only the text remained on a blank sheet of paper.
See how I managed to cope with this task.
Insert – Shapes – Lines.
We take a straight line and methodically trace each line on our notebook paper, first horizontally, then vertically, or vice versa. It took me 5 minutes to do it once, and then we use it constantly.
This is what the final result will be (choose fonts at your discretion from the downloaded archive).
If anyone has a problem with drawing lines, then I took this case into account by putting together with the fonts a template of a ready-made notebook sheet, just insert the text and print it out.
You can use this method to create an essay, so as not to write it manually if your teachers require this from you, of course, it is unlikely that you will be able to complete them.
By the way, these fonts will work in other editors, for example, Paint, Photoshop or others.
Important: When pasting copied text into a template, use the hotkey Ctrl+V to prevent the text from moving out of the margins.
Perhaps there is an easier way to solve this problem, but I have not found it. If anyone knows other options, write about them in the comments, I will be very grateful.
Scripts are used to create an imitation of handwritten text in educational literature or other printed products. This is another name for handwritten fonts. They imitate writing done by hand with pencil, ink, pen and other tools.
Formal scripts
Handwritten fonts are most often divided into two groups. One of them is called formal scripts. This group includes classical styles that imitate the style of the 17th-18th centuries. Most often they imitate writing with a pen, and the thickness of the line is uniform.
These scripts are used to print invitations and certificates. The text in them will resemble ancient manuscripts or copybooks. Classic examples of this group of fonts are:
- Olga (handwritten Russian font);
- Propisi (often called school and used in textbooks and workbooks);
- Kuenstler Script (foreign);
- Palace Script (Latin).
Casual scripts
The second large group is casual scripts. They have a freer line thickness and can give the text the effect of writing with a wet brush or engraving.
Their use is more widespread, and this group of styles has gained the greatest popularity since the middle of the 20th century. These handwritten fonts are primarily intended for use in printed advertising products, imitation of engraving, and decoration of photographs.
It is important that fonts are used in moderation. Despite their elegance, large chunks of text created with them will be hard to read. Any handwritten fonts look best in small passages of text, headings and for highlighting individual phrases.
The formal group of scripts is more conservative, therefore all modern types of styles are most often classified as casual. In the catalogs you can find not only elegant letters, but also those written with deliberate carelessness.
Where can a designer find handwritten fonts?
Many of those who regularly use Adobe Photoshop know that it does not have a sufficient set of handwritten fonts by default. For example, there is no handwritten Russian font. Therefore, you need to take care of searching for them yourself. This will not be difficult, the main thing is to approach the issue thoroughly. All that remains is to load them into the program, and you will be able to surprise customers with new, very beautiful and original fonts.
How to add a handwritten font to Photoshop
After you have downloaded the fonts, you need to install them in the Photoshop graphic editor. To do this, you can use one of the methods suggested below.
- First of all, you need to download the file with the extension .ttf. Select it from your downloads folder and copy it to your Photoshop fonts folder. It is located in the root directory of the program. Immediately after these manipulations, the list of scripts will be updated.
- Another way is to update the fonts of the entire OS. To do this, the file must be copied to the C:\WINDOWS\Fonts folder.
- If you have difficulty finding the folders you need, you can use the control panel. After launching this interface, you need to find the “Fonts” shortcut and double-click on the list of scripts. In the window that opens, you can place copies of downloaded fonts or install them using a special tool. Path to it: “File” - “Install font”. After you select this menu item, an additional window will appear in which you need to find the storage location of the downloaded additional script. Find the required file in the folder (by default, all data downloaded from the Internet is stored in “Downloads”), select it and confirm the action with the “Ok” button.
Any of these methods will help you add new design features to Photoshop. In numerous online catalogs you can easily find a font that not only you, but also your customers will like.
We've collected 101 handwritten fonts that you can use in any design for free. Set the mood of your brand with calligraphy.
Handwritten font is a font created by a calligrapher using a brush, pen or special pens. Typically, text written in calligraphic font looks more personal and sincere - as if you wrote it yourself by hand. Use it to build trust and connect with your audience.
To help you choose a font that will tell everything about your business, we have collected 101 calligraphy fonts with a free license: they can be used for both personal purposes and commercial projects. When you find the right font, - and you can create your own corporate style!
Free handwritten fonts
Russian handwritten fonts
1. Celestina
This handwritten font appears cheerful and cheerful thanks to the different heights of the “jumping” letters. It's hard to read, so don't use Celestina on long texts.
Download from Fontstorage
2. AleksandraC
The soft, rounded letters are pleasing to look at, and it is this roundness that transforms ordinary sans serif into a charming, decorative font. Try it if you want to create a cozy feeling.
Download from Fonts4web
3. Brush font one
An expressive font with angular letters. Suitable when you need to create the effect of handwritten text.
Download from Nomail
4. Alexander
Classic calligraphic font for official documents and business papers.
Download from Webfont
5. Arcadia
Ascetic and discreet font. If not for the neat loops, it would be difficult to distinguish it from an ordinary grotesque.
Download from Behance
6. Elowen
A pair of thick brush calligraphic fonts. Suitable for children's or women's brands.
Download from Myfonts
Elowen by Katya Yazvinskaya
7. Slimamif
In one package there are four styles of different thicknesses (light, regular, medium, bold) and all the most common characters.
Download from Fonts-online
8. Le murmure
The font was originally created in Paris for the corporate identity of the Murmure studio. Later, Czech type designer Alex Slobzheninov adapted it to the Cyrillic alphabet - and now it will attract attention to any youth and creative brand.
Download from Velvetyne
Le murmure by Jérémy Landes, Alex Slobzheninov
9.Molodost
How they managed to combine motifs from ancient Russian handwritten books and the “decomposition” of color in a modern monitor is a mystery, but it turned out daringly. Millennials will appreciate it.
Download from Fex
10. Sprite Graffiti
The volumetric letters of this font are well suited for a blog about hip-hop or skateboarding, for prints on T-shirts and any other underground. Yo:)
Download from Fonts-online
11. Serifiqo 4F
Loops add a feminine touch to any font, while fine serifs add elegance. Serifiqo is only suitable for headings, because lowercase in it are no different from uppercase - it is difficult to read long text in such a font.
Download from Befonts
12. Good Vibes Pro
The name itself hints at a personal diary, photo album, invitation to a celebration - all this can be designed using this font.
Download from Fonts-online
13. Paint-it-Black
An incredibly beautiful album of fonts with history. This one is about the ancient Slavs and their mysterious mythology, but the set includes fire and intertwined tree roots - only 5 radically different fonts.
Download from Dropbox
14. Jelani
Dreamy, light and... terribly illegible! Find the first letter of the brand name in this set and make a logo out of it. The result will be something mysterious and primitive.
Download from Fontstorage
15. Tsarevich
Bakeries and restaurants serving national cuisine, souvenir shops - this high-quality and thoughtful calligraphic font is for you.
Download from Mishapanfilov.ru
16. Birches
Another font by Misha Panfilov in our selection. Elongated letters, “scribbled” with slight carelessness, are suitable for an informal business - both on a sign and on the web.
Download from Mishapanfilov.ru
17. MADE Likes
The set includes two fonts - one with serifs, the other handwritten. Therefore, you don’t have to look for a font pair yourself.
Download from Dafont
18. Denistina
A complex font that is not suitable for everyone. Look at the different slopes of the letters and how twisted, for example, the English s is (yes, the Latin alphabet is also included in the set) - if used too much, it will look sloppy.
Download from Fonts-online
19.Tangak
An informal font for the identity of a cafe or bar.
Download from Befonts
20. Nickainley
A neat font with long letters and short descenders.
Download from Bestfonts
21.LeoHand
For a calligraphic font, Leo is very readable: you can use it to type quotes or callouts on the web.
Download from Bestfonts
22.Marck Script
Another calligraphic font that is easy to read. The letters are not connected into ligatures, so the eye can easily separate and read them.
Download from Fontstorage
23. Balkara Condensed
Another font inspired by ancient Slavic writing. Bookstores, museums, and travel agencies can try them on.
Download from Dropbox
24. Gvozdi
The nails look funny in this picture, but the author is not lying: if you use the font in educational or artistic texts, for example, about war, readers will notice this “anger”. Download from Fonts-online
25. Kurica Lapoi
The name speaks for itself: the uneven, torn “Chicken Paw” will add humor to your design. If you are not afraid to laugh at yourself, download this font.
Download from Dropbox
26. Lemon Tuesday
“Lemon Tuesday” can be placed in the title of the menu of a summer cafe - it will emphasize the ease of the atmosphere. Remember that although jumping letters look modern, you should not use them too often: it will bore the reader.
Download from Fontstorage
27. Intro Script Demo Medium
A rounded handwritten font in a range of weights from Light to Black can be used in the title and subtitles to create a feeling of safety and non-seriousness. Download from Bestfonts
28. Veles
A beautiful handwritten font for fun lettering, can create a feeling of coziness and simplicity.
Download from Fontstorage
29. Veles
This is not a random repetition, but a completely different font that refers to Slavic culture and mythology. It looks so modern and impressive that you can make a stylish T-shirt. Download from Dropbox
30. Elfabe
A casual handwritten font with lines of varying thicknesses that attract attention. Suitable for extracted quotes and small blocks of text. Download from Ofont
31. TM Vinograd
The font looks like a sketch in a sketchbook. For informal situations (a bar menu, a post on social networks, a price tag in a youth clothing store), it is suitable. Download from Fontstorage
32. Toffee Brush
A calligraphic font that imitates a brush. Looks good against a uniform background, like the postcard below. But on any textured background, the openwork letters will be lost. Download from Dropbox
Iriska Brush by Ekaterina Erisova
33. Kobzar KS
Another “nervous” and “wrong” font that imitates writing in a hurry. Suitable when you need to create a feeling of personal communication. Download from Fonts-online
34. Lletraferida
A thick main stroke and a bold drop (a circle at the end of letters like r, f, a) make the font solid, and thin serifs make it neat and pleasing to the eye.
Download from Fontstorage
35. Runa
Decorative font for logo, packaging or music album cover. It’s better not to write long titles - there are so many decorations in this set that the text may simply not be legible.
Download from Google Drive
36. Masquerouge
Elongated letters create dynamics and a feeling of modern style. But decorations that refer to Slavic writing create a brutal mood. Try styling men's fashion products with Masquerouge. Download from Dafont
37. kraM
kraM looks good both on posters and on the web. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Download from Infogra
kraM from Ksenia Semirova
38. Marutya
The font is thin and light, but details like the dash above the “th” make it intricate.
Download from Fex
39. Magnolia Script
Straight strokes with curves look very stylish, and neat connections make the font interesting.
Download from Fontstorage
40. Solena
Font for a traveler's album or a girl's diary.
Download from Fontstorage
41.Resphekt
A beautiful handwritten font that resembles ink writing. It is more suitable for decoration, because long rows of such Cyrillic italics are difficult to read.
Download from Fonts-online
English handwritten fonts
42. Alex Brush
Classic style for headings. Pay attention to the short extensions - this is rare for calligraphic fonts. Thanks to them, Alex Brush makes it easier to type out text, which is why the font is very popular.
Download from
43. Allura Regular
A light and neat handwritten font that is suitable for packaging design, print advertising or for websites and applications.
Download from.
44. Arizona
This font alternates between thick and thin lines, and the contrast makes it interesting to look at. It can be used for corporate identity: it is well remembered thanks to unexpected decorative elements, like this “tail” on the letter z.
Download from Fontsc.
45. Balqis
This handwritten font is very thin and airy, so when using it for headings and accents, it is worth highlighting them with additional color or leaving more free space around.
Download from Free Design Resources.
46. Black Jack
A cohesive script font with neatly rounded letters that flow together to imitate fast writing.
Download from Font Squirrel.
47. Blenda
The font is inspired by vintage fonts, like those found on American store signs in the 20th century. Suitable for a cafe or, for example, a barbershop.
Download from Mighty Deals.
48. Bolina
A classic font with neat decorative elements: drops like the B and O and graceful swirls in the caps.
Download from.
49. Sophia
The font looks like it was carelessly written by a lazy artist with a thick brush. Use it in your logo - and no one will distinguish it from custom lettering!
Download from Creative Booster.
50. Bukhari Script
Bold lines of uniform thickness make this font stand out, making it suitable for signage and outdoor advertising. But don’t overuse it: it’s hard for Russian-speaking people to read Latin italics.
Download from Font Fabric.
51. CAC Champagne
But this italic for screens (websites, applications) is easy to read, because the letters are clear, with well-drawn strokes and separated by spaces. At the same time, the font is very discreet - it can also be used in official communication.
Download from fonts-online.ru.
52. Champignon
A feminine font that's perfect for invitations. Type it with a large font, then the curls will not interfere with reading.
Download from Dafont.
53. Cookie
The calligrapher created this font inspired by the American 1950s, but it's not retro at all. The font is most memorable for its frivolity.
Download from.
54. Cursif
Tall letters with neat “droplets” instead of descenders are about elegance. Remember that continuous letters with such a pronounced decorative character cannot be used for long inscriptions.
Download from Dafont.
55. Dancing Script
Cute and friendly - that's what people will think of your company if you use this font. It was called “dancing” because of the interesting violation of the baseline: the letters are uneven and seem to jump (and bring your design to life!).
Download from Font Squirrel.
56. Deftone Stylus
Elongated letters and thick lines are a rare combination. Suitable for a bold youth brand.
Download from.
57. Dr Sugiyama
A complex calligraphic font with an oriental feel. It is reminiscent of Arabic script and creates a feeling of mystery and fabulousness.
Download from.
58. Euphoria Script
Fashionable font for the beauty industry. He promises lightness and seems to flirt with the reader. Ideal for stories and beauty salon posts.
Download from Font Squirrel.
Euphoria Script by TypeSenses
59. Fabfelt Script
Handwritten font with a retro touch. Match it with a neat serif font or a simple serif font - and you’ll get a ready-made set for your website or printed materials.
Download from.
60. Freebooter Script
A “curly” font in which each leader is an elegant curl. Creates a feeling of wealth and femininity. Download from.
61. Give You Glory
This beautiful handwritten font looks as if you just wrote these words with a marker. You can use this effect to make a funny note on a business card, menu, or website. Download from.
62.Germanica
Gothic and Middle Ages are the first associations that this calligraphic font evokes. If this topic is not close to your business, then just appreciate the pedantic uniformity of lowercase letters and the richness of capital letters.
Download from Fontsc.
63. Good Vibes
The deliberate “imperfection” of this font makes it lively and dynamic. If you have a small bar or music studio, try Good Vibes on your sign. Download from Dafont.
64. Grand Hotel
Moderately thick lines, bold curls and decorative loops - this font combines classic and grotesque.
Download from Font Squirrel.
65. Great Vibes
A graceful calligraphic font with pronounced ascenders in capital letters and calm lowercase letters looks a little pretentious. Owners of wedding salons and beauty salons should pay attention to it. Download from Font Squirrel.
66. Herr Von Muellerhoff
Download from Font Squirrel.
67. Homemade Apple
This font is similar to chalk lettering, but slightly childish and unsure. Suitable for baby products or school stationery. Download from FontSpace.
68. Jenna Sue
A simple and casual handwritten font that is relatively easy to read.
Download from Jenna Sue design.
69. Kaushan Script
This calligraphic font has a beautiful variation of thin and thick lines. And even the same stroke changes its thickness. That's why he's so interesting to watch.
Download from.
70. Kingthings Foundation
A poster for a classical music concert, an advertisement for a bookstore - this font in the spirit of early typography is ideal.
Download from Font Squirrel.
71. Kristi
Prominent callouts make this simple font feel more casual and human. But they also impose certain restrictions: Kristi is best used only in large sizes.
Download from Font Squirrel.
72. Landliebe
Blurred lines, like an old typewriter, evoke a slight nostalgia. Use it.
Download from Font Squirrel.
73.Learning Curve Pro
A very modern and flexible font: suitable for a personal blog on social networks, for children’s products, and for clothing and accessories stores. Download from Font Squirrel.
74. Leckerli One
Thick but not heavy font with fun short curls (like the letter y). The bold style makes it ideal for headings.
Download from.
75. Little Days
A simple and romantic font, for example for a flower kiosk. Download from.
76. Lobster
A very popular font with restrained, clear lines, diluted curls and droplets (like the letters s and r).
Download from Font Squirrel.
77. Masana Script
A “low” handwritten font in which the letters seem to flow into each other. Callout elements stand out noticeably against the background of a low line. And because of this disproportion, the font looks a little childish.
Download from.
78. Miami
This font is very personal. The romantic author was inspired to create it by his girlfriend’s handwriting. Hence the unusual details, like the unique letter m.
Download from.
79. Montez
The letters in this font "jump" a little from the baseline, so it looks playful. This effect is also added by some “laziness” of calligraphy: look at the capital A - they look simple and relaxed. Download from.
80. Mr De Haviland
A “flying” cursive font with sweeping callouts will look good in letters and invitations.
Download from.
81.Nickainley
The font is reminiscent of a vintage neon sign above the entrance to an old music restaurant. If such an association suits your business, choose Nickainley.
Download from Font Fabric.
82. Norican
Light italic with neat connections (look how gracefully the o flows into the r). Beauty Sphere is perfect for using this font.
Download from.
83. Oleo Script
Thick letters with neat curves (like the top of the l and t) are suitable for headings or factoid numbers in the margins.
Handwritten font for Word is necessary for many people to write books, articles, school and other works. In this article, we will find free handwritten fonts on the Internet and install it in Word for further use.
Hello, friends! Word has different fonts that can be used when creating any material. They can only change the appearance of the text to other fonts. For example, you can make it italic and so on.
There are situations when users need a unique handwritten font for Word. This font in the text differs from other fonts in that it has the appearance of a manuscript. It's as if a person wrote it by hand. Why is it needed at all, if you can write any documents in Word with a standard font?
Sometimes such a need arises. For example, in schools or institutes they assign homework that must be completed by writing it by hand. And if the teacher notices that this work was done using a computer, he may lower the grade for this reason. Or these fonts would be good for any book.
This problem can be solved by using free handwriting fonts. We will talk about this in detail.
You can find handwritten fonts for Word on the Internet and download them for free. A website with Russian fonts (ofont.ru) or this one (www.fonts-online.ru) will help you with this. In the font category of this site “ofont.ru”, we are looking for handwritten fonts, there are only 165 of them. Next, go to this section with handwritten fonts (Screen 1).
On the above site you can download not only handwritten fonts: but also graffiti, designer fonts, bold, curlicues, famous and others.
Then, left-click on one of them, and a window will open for downloading this font (Screen 2).
For example, we decided to choose a handwritten font – “Denistiana”. To download it to your computer, click on the font, then the “I’m not a robot” button to confirm.
Then click “Download”. The font does not take long to download, so after a few seconds it will appear in your downloads on your computer. There are also programs that will help you create a unique font for Word:
- FontCreator.
- Adobe Illustrator.
- Photoshop and many others.
There are other resources on the Internet that provide such non-commercial fonts for users to use.
In order to write unique and handwritten text in Word, you need to install it in Word. Right-click on the font that we just downloaded and select “Copy” from the menu. Next, go to “My Computer”, drive “C”, folder “Windows” and insert this font into the “Fonts” folder (Screen 3).
Before we start writing this font in a document, we need to decide what we need for the job:
- you will need a text editor;
- The sheet format of this editor is A4;
- ready-made handwritten fonts;
- printer for printing text with handwritten font.
Writing it is quite simple. Open a Word document, and after choosing a font, write the text in handwriting. The entire complete process of writing such fonts will be shown below.
A checkered notebook sheet in Word is very helpful when writing abstracts, and. To install it in a Word document, you need to change the size of the entire notebook sheet in Word. To do this, go to the “Page Layout” section. Next, select “Size”, and at the bottom of the size control panel “Other page sizes”.
We write the following size parameters:
- width 16.5 cm, height 20.5 cm;
- in the “Margins” section, set the top and bottom margins to 0.5 cm and the left to 2.5 cm, then the right to 0.8 cm. After that, click “OK”.
Now, we will make a notebook sheet. Click on the “View” tab at the top of the Word control panel (Screen 4).
And check the box next to the “Grid” function. After this, you will see an A4 sheet in the form of a notebook.
If you print such a document through a printer, the notebook sheet may not be saved during printing. To prevent this, go to the “Insert”, “Shapes” section (Screen 5).
And we draw a straight line around the entire table - horizontally and vertically. After this, the document can be saved as a notebook sheet.
Now, we will move on to the process of writing this font in the easiest way. Open the Word document and first from our “Denistiana” (Screen 6).
We write some sentence to see the result of the created handwritten text (Screen 7).
Everything works quickly, and without any programs you can create any handwritten font.
Conclusion
In the article we looked at the issue of handwritten text for Word. The best ways to install such a font were discussed. There is an option that will help you use ready-made fonts in Word. They are embedded in this text document and do not need to be searched on the Internet. I think this article will help you in creating and writing handwritten text. Good luck to you!
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