Description
The Official Ohio University fonts that are available for desktop download by OHIO faculty and staff who do not have access to Adobe Creative Cloud are, P22 Mackinac, Proxima Nova, and Termina. Please only install these versions.
Access
How to Install
Please note if you are off campus remember to sign into the VPN before proceeding.
Windows
If you need to install fonts on a centrally managed Windows computer, please visit the Software Center to download.
The fonts can also be accessed through these steps:
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Click the Start Menu
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Start typing the words "Software Center"
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Click on and open Software Center
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Locate and select Ohio University Fonts
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Click on the Install button
Mac OS
Managed macOS computers can directly access the 2021 fonts which opens the item in Self Service to download them. Only managed Macs will have Self Service. Personally-owned Macs are not eligible to install these fonts, due to licensing limitations. University owned Macs that don't have Self Service can be added to management by contacting the IT Service Desk or your department's IT team.
The fonts can also be accessed through these steps:
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In the Applications folder, open Self Service.
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In Self Service, select Browse to open the list of categories.
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In the list of categories, select Fonts.
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The item named OHIO Fonts (2021) should now be visible in the right column.
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Click the Install button under that item and follow the steps provided.
Who can access
Features
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OHIO's primary brand identity font is P22 Mackinac
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Licensed for print, video, broadcast, web, and digital reproduction through Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions
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Replace the previous open-source OHIO fonts of EB Garamond, Barlow and Zilla Slab
Platform
Additional resources
Service support
Get help
- Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.
Accessibility
Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken.
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know.
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:
Security
The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research.
For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see: