The easy way to use your own fonts in iOS 7
Tired of having to use the system fonts when you're creating documents on your iThing? MyFonts to the rescue!
You might be happily using the best iPad apps for your creative endeavours, but if you're a fan of typography you're likely to feel a little restricted by your device's system fonts. If you've ever wished you could simply download fonts, there's now a solution - as long as you have a MyFonts account.
As of now, it's easy to install any font you've bought from MyFonts on your iOS 7 device and use it in apps with a font menu, such as Pages and Keynote.
All you need to do is get your iPad or iPhone and head over to your MyFonts order history, then choose from any of your past font purchases. Hit the blue 'Install on iPad' or 'Install on iPhone' button.
When you see this screen, simply tap the install button, then restart your app of choice. You'll be asked to enter your passcode, and then your font will appear the app's font menu, ready for you to use.
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Jim McCauley is a writer, performer and cat-wrangler who started writing professionally way back in 1995 on PC Format magazine, and has been covering technology-related subjects ever since, whether it's hardware, software or videogames. A chance call in 2005 led to Jim taking charge of Computer Arts' website and developing an interest in the world of graphic design, and eventually led to a move over to the freshly-launched Creative Bloq in 2012. Jim now works as a freelance writer for sites including Creative Bloq, T3 and PetsRadar, specialising in design, technology, wellness and cats, while doing the occasional pantomime and street performance in Bath and designing posters for a local drama group on the side.