Adding fonts?

Hi,
I think, but could be wrong, that I can add fonts by adding the fonts to a folder called .fonts in my home directory. Firstly is that correct and secondly would fonts from my windows pc such as ariel which I like to use work if I put it in that folder? I would hope that the added fonts would be available for libre office word. Can I add any fonts I like into the .fonts folder?


Regards Steve