How to install Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) Fonts (macOS + Windows)
Keywords: handwriting, hwt, fonts, tears
Aliases: HWT
You can install the HWT fonts on your Mac or Windows device to be used with installed applications.
At this time, these fonts are not available in the Google suite applications.
Mac Users: How to use Self Service
1. Install Handwriting Without Tears Fonts using the Self Service App:
2. Because HWT isn't compatible with the Google Suite, and Microsoft Office is no longer supported, macOS users will need to install 'Pages' using Self Service. This is part of the Apple's iWork Productivity Suite and is free:
3. With Pages open, you need to click on 'Format' (top bar) and then 'Show Fonts':
4. Then, you'll just need to ensure 'All Fonts' is selected under 'Collection'.
Once 'All Fonts' is selected, and you browse to the 'H' section under 'Typeface' you should see a list of HWT fonts to choose from:
5. This will allow you to use the HWT Fonts in Apple Pages:
Windows Users: How to use Chocolatey
1. HWT is installed using 'Chocolatey'. Click on the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner (the Start Menu) and search for 'Choc' - you should see 'Chocolatey GUI' - launch this.
With Chocolatey open, ensure 'PSD-Software' is selected. Then, you can search for 'hand' - you should see Handwriting-Without-Tears - double-click on this and install it:
2. Because HWT isn't compatible with the Google Suite, and Microsoft Office is no longer supported, Windows users will need to use the built-in WordPad application.
If Step 1 has been completed, you should see HWT fonts inside WordPad:
If you still need assistance, please submit a Service Central ticket.