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# How to Change Font Type in RenPy?

This guide shows how to change the font in RenPy games using AutoTrans to ensure translated text displays correctly.

### Step 1: Configure Font Directory <a href="#how-to-add-fonts-in-photoshop-on-a-mac" id="how-to-add-fonts-in-photoshop-on-a-mac"></a>

{% hint style="info" %}
By default, the font directory in `C:\Windows\Fonts`
{% endhint %}

* Go to Settings
* In the left sidebar, click **Modules**
* Click the **AutoTrans** tab
* in the **Font directory** field, enter the font directory&#x20;
* in the **Font extensions** field, enter the font extensions

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/98EBDJoN0Rt8hzPJ3NYv" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

### **Step 2:** Select Font in AutoTrans

Once the font directory is configured and fonts are placed in that folder, they will appear in the AutoTrans font dropdown list.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/OeHOWIlIeOFBZpKdDgGj" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

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## Font Replacement Method

AutoTrans offers several methods to replace fonts in RenPy games.

{% hint style="info" %}
Font Replacement Method is used when changing the font doesn't work!
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/79gIjg7DWIc7YmgXRGQU" alt=""><figcaption><p>AutoTrans - Font Replacement</p></figcaption></figure>

### Available Methods:

#### **1. Default (Recommended)**

Replaces fonts in the standard RenPy font locations.

**Steps:**

* Select **Default**
* Click **Refresh** to scan for fonts
* Click **Select all fonts** to apply

#### 2. GUI files

Replaces fonts specifically in GUI-related files.

**Steps:**

* Select **GUI files**
* Click **Refresh**
* Click **Select all fonts** to apply

#### 3. All archive files

Replaces fonts in all RenPy archive files (.rpa files) without modifying the original files.

**Steps:**

* Select **All archive files**
* Click **Refresh**
* Click **Select all fonts** to apply

#### 4. All archive files + Overwrite&#x20;

{% hint style="danger" %}
&#x20;**WARNING: This method permanently modifies game files!**\
Always backup the game folder before using this option. This cannot be undone without restoring from backup.
{% endhint %}

Replaces fonts in all archive files and overwrites the original files.

**Steps:**

* **BACKUP THE GAME FIRST!**
* Select **All archive files**
* Click **Refresh**
* Enable **+Overwrite**
* Click **Select all fonts** to apply