In order to get visitors to see custom fonts on your WordPress site, the fonts must be uploaded to your site as standard file formats. There are several such font formats, each offering support for different browsers. The font types include:
The Web Open Font Format (WOFF) – WOFF is the most recommended format to use since it is supported by all modern browsers
The Web Open Font Format (WOFF 2.0) – TrueType (TTF) / OpenType (OTF) font that provides better compression than WOFF 1.0
TrueType Fonts (TTF) – This font was developed in the late 1980s, by Apple and Microsoft.
SVG Fonts/Shapes – SVG fonts allow SVG to be used as glyphs when displaying text. Make sure to use this format to support old versions of iPhone
Embedded OpenType Fonts (EOT) – This font file works on IE, but not on other browsers. Make sure to use this format to support earlier versions of IE
In Elementor, we’ve made it easy to upload your custom web font formats:
- Head over to the WordPress Dashboard > Elementor > Custom Fonts, and click ‘Add new’.
2. Now, add any font by adding the font name and uploading its WOFF, WOFF2, TTF, SVG or EOT file. It is recommended that you upload as many font files as possible, in order to provide support for the maximum number of browsers.
If you have a font file and need to convert the file to the required formats use: https://onlinefontconverter.com/
3. Once uploaded, your new custom fonts will be available in the typography controls of every widget that contains the text. Head over to Elementor and start using the new fonts in your pages. Add a heading or any other text widget, and under Style > Typography choose your custom font.
Where to get custom fonts
DaFont: https://www.dafont.com
Adobe Typekit: https://fonts.adobe.com
Adobe Typekit is a subscription service for fonts which you can sync to your computer or use on a website. With Typekit, you can download any of the thousands of adobe fonts available, and use them on your site.
Adobe offers 2 Typekit fonts for free, so you can try it out first and see how you like it.
The biggest advantage of using Typekit on web design projects is its seamless integration. Designers, who already use Photoshop, get instant access to thousands of professional fonts from within their interface, all synced and easily handy. They don’t need to deal with font downloads or a confusing setup.
Typekit works seamlessly with Elementor. You simply enter your Typekit key in the settings dashboard (Integrations tab), and instantly get all your Typekit fonts inside the various typography settings in Elementor. Using this integration, you don’t need to download, install or code anything to use your Typekit fonts.
Moving from Photoshop PSD to a finished live WordPress design has never been simpler, using this Typekit integration.
Under Elementor > Settings > Integrations you can add your Typekit Kit ID. Once you add it, click on ‘Sync Kit’. Wait a few minutes, and you should see all your Typekit fonts in Elementor. After adding new fonts to your Typekit account, don’t forget to go back to the integrations page and sync your fonts again.
