How to Use Devanagari Fonts

Follow this step-by-step guide to download, install and integrate the Devanagari fonts you’ve selected from DevanagariFontStyle for use in print, web or design workflow.

1. Download the Font

Once you’ve selected a font from our collection, click the “Download” button on the font page. Save the ZIP file to your computer; it typically includes the font file (e.g., TTF/OTF), a licence file and usage instructions.

2. Install on Your System

To install the font on your computer:

Windows: Right-click the .ttf/.otf file → Install. Or copy it into C:\Windows\Fonts.
macOS: Double-click the file → click “Install Font” in Font Book.
Linux: Copy the font file into ~/.fonts or /usr/share/fonts and refresh your font cache.

After installation, the font should be available in your applications (Word, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).

3. Use in Print & Design

Open your design application, select the installed font and type your content in Devanagari, Marathi or Sanskrit. Ensure you use a Unicode-compatible application and verify that the selected font supports the full Devanagari script (conjuncts, matras, vowel signs).

4. Use on the Web

To embed the font on your website:

Upload the font file (WOFF/WOFF2 preferred) to your server.
Add the following CSS in your stylesheet:

@font-face {
  font-family: 'YourDevanagariFont';
  src: url('YourDevanagariFont.woff2') format('woff2'),
       url('YourDevanagariFont.woff') format('woff');
  font-display: swap;
}
body { font-family: 'YourDevanagariFont', sans-serif; }

Ensure your HTML has the correct <meta charset="utf-8"> and language attributes (<html lang="hi"> or mr etc.).

5. Check Licensing & Usage

Before deploying the font in a live environment, review the font’s licence file included in the download. Some fonts are freely available for personal use; others allow commercial use with attribution or require a licence purchase.

6. Common Troubleshooting

If you face issues such as incorrect display or missing characters:

Ensure the font supports Devanagari Unicode blocks and is properly installed.
Check your application’s/script’s encoding is set to UTF-8.
On web, clear your browser cache and ensure font-display: swap; is working.
If characters appear as boxes, try selecting another Devanagari font or install additional language support on your OS. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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