Identify what type of project you are going to use the font for, is it a website, a logo or a single 1-page document? Font design for a website or a graphic design project can be slightly more outlandish, as in using italics or bold, but a formal document must stick to a formal font, such as Times New Roman. See "Resources" section for a list of different font styles.
Highlight a block of text in your document and work your way through the different fonts on your program's tool bar. This will allow you to test which font you feel is appropriate for your document.
Select a few fonts for your document, no more than 2 or 3 is advisable. Use one for the header, the other for the main body of the text and the other to highlight certain things in the text. Do not use more than three fonts as this can make your document difficult to follow.
Determine if the font is true-type or Mac. True type fonts transmit between Windows-based personal computers. Mac fonts move between Macintosh computers; non-true type fonts can create problems when installed on another computer.
Choose a font licensing that fits your budget. There are fonts not made available to the public; these require the user to pay a licensing fee. As of 2010, the fee has been set at $30-$100. Alternatively, you can locate a similar font on your computer for free, or you can purchase a library of different fonts between $59 and $89. However, you may not get the exact font that you are looking for.
Ensure that the people you are working with such as printers and graphic designers are aware that this is the type of font you wish to use continuously, even if new materials are printed. This is important, because your clients will recognize your business due to its unchanging appearance.