How to Add Custom Fonts to a WordPress Theme

To add custom fonts to a WordPress theme, follow these step-by-step instructions:

  1. Upload the Font Files: Start by uploading the font files to your WordPress theme directory. You can do this by accessing your website's files through an FTP client or using the file manager in your hosting control panel.

  2. Create a Font Folder: Inside your theme directory, create a new folder named "fonts" or any other name you prefer. This folder will be used to store all the custom font files.

  3. Add Font-Face CSS Rule: In your theme's CSS file, add a font-face CSS rule for each font file you uploaded. The font-face rule specifies the font family name, the source file, and other font properties. For example:

@font-face { font-family: 'CustomFont'; src: url('fonts/CustomFont-Regular.ttf') format('truetype'); }

  1. Set Font-Family: After adding the font-face rules, you can set the font-family property for different elements in your theme. To do this, locate the CSS selectors for the elements you want to style with the custom font and add the font-family property. For example:

h1 { font-family: 'CustomFont', sans-serif; }

  1. Save and Refresh: Save your CSS file and refresh your website to see the changes. The custom font should now be applied to the specified elements.

By following these steps, you can easily add custom fonts to your WordPress theme and enhance the visual appeal of your website. Remember to comply with the font's licensing terms and ensure that you have the necessary rights to use and distribute the font files.