You don't add text to a font; rather, you add new fonts to your system or Creative Cloud library so they become available for styling text within applications like Adobe Premiere Pro. Once a font is added, you can then apply it to text layers in your projects.
Adding new fonts expands your creative options significantly. Here are common ways to make new fonts available for use in Premiere Pro, based on the information provided:
Methods to Add Fonts
There are primarily two ways to add fonts so they can be used in Premiere Pro: installing them directly on your computer or adding them through Adobe Creative Cloud.
1. Installing Font Files Directly
If you have font files (like .ttf, .otf, or .woff) downloaded from reputable sources, you can install them directly onto your operating system.
- Steps to Install a Font File:
- Locate the font file(s) you wish to install on your computer.
- Right-click on the font file and choose Install from the options present. This makes the font available system-wide.
- Restart Premiere Pro (if it was open) to ensure it recognizes the newly installed font.
Once installed, the font should appear in the font dropdown menus within Premiere Pro's Text or Essential Graphics panels.
2. Adding Fonts via Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud simplifies managing fonts, especially if you have an Adobe subscription. You can add fonts directly from Adobe Fonts or upload your own fonts to Creative Cloud.
- Steps to Add Fonts through Creative Cloud:
- Open the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application.
- Click the Fonts button (usually represented by an 'f') to open the Active Fonts workspace.
- Here you can browse and activate fonts from the Adobe Fonts library, or if you've found fonts from other sources you want to manage through Creative Cloud, click Add Fonts to Creative Cloud.
- Follow the prompts to upload and add your fonts.
Fonts added via Creative Cloud are synced across your devices and Adobe applications, including Premiere Pro.
Using Added Fonts in Premiere Pro
After adding a font using either method, you can use it in your Premiere Pro projects:
- Add a Text layer to your timeline using the Type tool or by creating a New Item > Text.
- Select the text layer.
- Go to the Essential Graphics panel (Window > Essential Graphics) or the Effect Controls panel under the Text section.
- Click the font dropdown menu and find your newly added font in the list.
- Select the font to apply it to your text.
Comparison of Methods
Here's a quick comparison of the two primary methods:
| Feature | Installing Files Directly | Adding via Creative Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Downloaded font files (.ttf, etc.) |
Adobe Fonts, or downloaded files |
| Availability | System-wide | System-wide & synced across devices |
| Management | Via OS Font Book/settings | Via Creative Cloud app |
| Best For | Individual files, offline installation | Large font libraries, syncing |
Adding fonts is a straightforward process that significantly enhances your ability to create visually appealing text in Premiere Pro.
