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If you're using the browser, make sure Font Helper is running in the background.\nAccess Local Fonts – Now when you select text in Figma, your system-installed fonts will also appear in the font dropdown list.\nAdd New Fonts to Your System – Download fonts (like .ttf or .otf) from websites such as Google Fonts, DaFont, etc.\nInstall them on your operating system (right-click → install on Windows or double-click → install on Mac).\nRefresh Figma – Restart Figma or refresh your browser tab to make sure new fonts load properly.\nDone – Your new fonts are now available in Figma and ready to use in your designs."]}