With iOS 13, iOS 13.1 and iOS 13.2, many long-awaited features have been added to iPhone and iPad. While some have been waiting for Dark Mode, others are excited about the new possibilities within the Photos app. But today we want to take a closer look at custom fonts.
The list of new features in iOS 13 is long - but some of these innovations are still not known to everyone. One example is the ability to use custom fonts. Today we would like to show you how to manage and use this remarkable feature. Applications that offer custom fonts are certainly not new - but using such solutions was too complicated for some users. They were also not possible to use everywhere. But since this autumn, thanks to iOS 13, that has been over. Apple officially supports the installation and management of custom fonts on iPhone and iPad. These can also be used system-wide - but be careful. At the moment, the use of such fonts is not yet supported in every app. Therefore, the feature must first be integrated by many app providers. Below we will show you how to add such fonts to your library and actually use them in the end.
How to add custom fonts on iOS 13
Adobe offers a truly large selection of custom fonts. The Creative Cloud application for iPhone and iPad was recently updated. A total of 17,000 different fonts are available, 1,300 of which are free to access – however, an account is required. To access the entire collection, you'll need an active subscription. For our guide, we've chosen the Adobe Creative Cloud app for download. After downloading the app and creating an account, open the "Fonts" section. You can now choose from hundreds of templates. Simply click "Install Fonts" to initiate the download. You'll need to confirm the download the first time – this message is from iOS and only appears once.
How to manage custom fonts in iOS 13
Once you've made your selection, you can switch to the "Installed Fonts" tab. Adobe allows you to manage the selected fonts directly from the Creative Cloud app. However, you can also manage them in the iOS settings. This is more convenient if you have fonts installed from several such font apps. So open the settings on your iPhone or iPad and navigate to the "General" section. Now scroll down a bit and tap on "Fonts." This will display all of the fonts you've selected. If you want to see where a specific font comes from, simply tap on the respective area to find out more about it. From here, you can of course also remove individual fonts from your library.
How to use custom fonts on iPhone and iPad
As mentioned above, the feature is not yet supported by every app. However, that is set to change. Currently, you can use Apple's Mail app for this – here is our example. Open a new email and slide the bar above your keyboard from right to left. Several icons should now appear. Press the "Aa" and navigate to the area labeled "Default Font." This will display all the custom fonts installed on your iPhone or iPad. Select one and return to the writing interface. You can now compose your email in a custom font. You can use the "Aa" icon to make further adjustments, such as the font color and more. In addition to Adobe, fonts from apps like AnyFont or iFont can also be installed. However, it will certainly be some time before the feature can actually be used system-wide. (Photo by ApisornJr / Bigstockphoto)
