Using Microsoft Word Fonts

dingdongavoncalling

I am quite into arts and crafts and interested in having a go at selling some things locally perhaps at christmas fayres etc.

However....Am I alowed to use fonts etc from microsoft word (say, for example inside a card) and then sell these items on or is it only for 'home use'?

I don't want to get into any trouble! Thanks

Pitchshifter

I don't think there would be an issue there!

jbreckmckye

It depends on the font - most of the fonts that come with Microsoft Windows are free for commercial use, but you might have picked up or installed some fonts with more restrictive licenses. For instance, if you want to use Helvetica, you'll have to license it from Linotype.

What are the fonts you're wanting to use?

dingdongavoncalling

jbreckmckye wrote: »

It depends on the font - most of the fonts that come with Microsoft Windows are free for commercial use, but you might have picked up or installed some fonts with more restrictive licenses. For instance, if you want to use Helvetica, you'll have to license it from Linotype.

What are the fonts you're wanting to use?

There are lots I have looked at...

- goudy stout
- brush script MT
- edwardian script
- eras light ITC
- gulim
- vladimir script
- arial

Thankd for your reply

beatenbaker

Try dafont.com
Lots of fonts available, just look for 'free'. If you find one you really like there are some that charge a small fee for commercial use, but once it's paid it's paid (mine a fiver) and you can use it to death. Good if you want to build a brand (think Cadburys with that font and that purple, no mistaking it)