Many times, we download and install a new font to get a change in the way we have been working to date. But, when you open a Word document and it doesn’t recognize the font, that’s when it can get frustrating. The reason why it doesn’t find the font is that the font may be corrupted.
While some font errors can be resolved by uninstalling and re-installing the fonts, the problem may still persist with some. So, how do we fix this Installed font not working issue? Let’s see how.
Method 1: How to Fix “Installed Font Not Working” Issue in Windows 10 Using LocalAppData
Step 1: Press the Windows key + R together on your keyboard to open the Run box. Type %localappdata% in the search box and hit Enter.
Step 2: In the Local explorer, click on Microsoft.
Step 3: In the Microsoft folder, click on Windows.
Step 4: In the Windows folder, click on Font.
Step 5: In the Fonts folder, you will find many downloaded fonts. Select the one you want to install, right-click, and select Install for all users.
This Font will now be installed. Repeat Step 5 for all Fonts and your problem should be fixed. If not, move over to the 2nd Method.
Method 2: How to Fix “Installed Font Not Working” Issue By Running Word in Safe Mode
Step 1: Press the Windows key + R together to open the Run box. Type Winword /safe in the search box and hit Enter.
Step 2: Microsoft Word will open in the Safe Mode.
Step 3: Now, press the Ctrl key + N together on your keyboard to open a new Word document.
That’s it and now all your installed Fonts should work properly in all your apps.
I am SO happy this worked. All other ways were showing I didn’t have a font that I was using in Microsoft word. Doing the windows run, then windows > fonts > cloud fonts was where I was able to find and install those particular fonts that weren’t showing up otherwise! Thank you sooo much!!
Thanks, this worked for me (option 2). Much appreciated.
Looks like it worked where advice from other sources failed. Thanks!
Well done.
All other sites gives bogus info. 19 Other in total. Nice to know there are peeps who know what they talking about (excluding MS reps). Sharing with my team!
Thank you so much! Really helpful!
Thank you!
Thank you very much for this – it was easy to follow and it worked wonders for me. Have a nice day!
the first one didn’t work and the second one wont even open safe mode
I have tried this fix, but as I try to type with the selected font, it changes automatically back to Calibri in the font selection box. What can I try now? Thanks