Where to Buy Arial Narrow: MyFonts vs Monotype Fonts vs Office
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Short answer
Most people don't need to buy anything: Microsoft 365 already includes Arial Narrow for documents. To use it on a website or in an app, buy the matching license from MyFonts, which Monotype owns. Companies that license lots of fonts usually save money with a Monotype Fonts subscription.
| Source | Best for | Covers | Doesn't cover | How you pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 or Office | Anyone who just needs it in documents | Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook files, printing and PDF export | Websites, apps, giving the font file to others | Comes with the subscription or a one-time Office purchase |
| MyFonts | Freelancers and small teams with one clear use | Whatever license you buy: desktop, web, app or ebook | Uses you didn’t buy. Each license type is separate | One-off purchase, priced per license type and size |
| Monotype Fonts | Companies that use many fonts across many products | A large Monotype library for desktop, web and apps under one agreement | Fonts you keep forever. Access ends when the subscription does | Business subscription, quoted by Monotype sales |
Which license type do you need?
- Desktop
- Install the font on a set number of computers and use it in any app: Photoshop, InDesign, Figma and so on. Right for designers who aren't using Office.
- Web
- Host the font on your site with @font-face. Usually priced by monthly page views, so a small blog pays far less than a busy store.
- App
- Bundle the font file inside an iOS, Android or desktop app. Priced per app, whether the app is free or paid.
- Ebook
- Embed the font in EPUB files you sell or give away.
Before you buy
- Check whether you already have it. Search C:\Windows\Fonts or Font Book. If Office is installed, you probably do.
- Write down every place you'll use it. Print, website, app and client handoff each need a different license.
- Buy the family, not single styles, unless you truly need just one weight.
- Skip "free download" sites. They can't sell you a license, and some bundle adware. Here's why.
- Keep the receipt and license PDF. If a client or foundry ever asks, that's your proof.
- Price out a free option too. For a new website, a free Google Fonts substitute may do the job for nothing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Arial Narrow license cost?
It depends on the license type and how big your use is. Desktop licenses are priced per computer, web licenses by monthly page views, and app licenses by the number of apps. Check MyFonts for current prices, because they change and often go on sale.
Is MyFonts an official seller?
Yes. Monotype owns MyFonts, so a license bought there comes straight from the font’s owner.
I already have Office. Do I need to buy anything?
Not for documents, slides, spreadsheets or printed work. You only need to buy a license if you want to put Arial Narrow on a website with @font-face, inside an app, or into files you hand to other people.
Do I need a separate license for each style?
Usually, yes. Regular, Bold, Italic and Bold Italic are four separate fonts. Most stores offer a family package that bundles all four for less than buying them one by one.