How to install a font into AutoCAD for Mac

Autodesk Support

Mar 20, 2025

Products and versions covered

Issue:

How to add a font file to AutoCAD for Mac or AutoCAD LT for Mac.

Solution:

AutoCAD for Mac supports SHX and TrueType fonts.

TTF fonts:

Double-click the TTF font file to install it to the Mac.

SHX fonts:

Follow these steps:

  1. Place the SHX fonts in a folder.
  2. Open any drawing in AutoCAD for Mac.
  3. Click AutoCAD for Mac menu > Application.
  4. Click on Support file search path.
  5. Click the "+" symbol at the bottom of the window.
  6. Navigate to and select the folder containing the SHX fonts.
  7. Click OK.

Products:

AutoCAD for Mac; AutoCAD LT for Mac;

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