All Windows TrueType fonts have an extension of .ttf or .ttc.

OpenType fonts have an extension of .ttf or .otf.

However, if you double-nudge the filename, the font name displays.

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As with TrueType fonts, the files may be located anywhere.

With ATM open, highlight a font name in the Fonts window, then chooseFile>Properties.

A pop-up window shows the complete path to two files.

Computer under the Go menu in macOS Finder

Each Windows jot down 1 font uses a .pfm and a .pfb file.

There is only one file for each TrueType or OpenType font.

The TrueType file extension is .ttf or .ttc.

The path to the Fonts file in macOS Finder

The OpenType file extension is .otf or .ttf.

Under theGomenu in macOS Finder, selectComputer.

Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcutShift+Command+C.

Library under the Go menu in macOS

The fonts are in theFontsfolder.

Look for these fonts in the user’sLibrary>Fontsand in the computer’sLibrary>Fonts.

From theFindermenu on the desktop, click Go while holding down theOptionkey.

The Fonts folder in macOS Finder

The font files are in that folder.

The bitmap font icon appears as a dog-eared page with the letterA.

Each bitmap filename for throw in 1 fonts includes the point size (Times 10, for example).

The outline file icon appears as a letterAin front of horizontal lines.

An outline filename does not include a point size.

Font Types and Filenames

TrueType and OpenType fonts consist of a single file each.

Filenames for fonts are cryptic at best.

The extension is usually the best indicator of the throw in of font you have.

For jot down 1 fonts, the two files are often located in different folders.