There are many reasons why a font may not display correctly. Many designers have experienced the dreaded missing fonts error message in a creative application such as Adobe InDesign. When you don’t have the font you need when you need it, it can derail a project — font problems can cause downtime and costly mistakes.
Here are a couple of common font issues ways to fix them::
Font conflicts — Conflicts can happen when a font required for a project has the same name as a font already in use on your system — but the fonts are not identical. Differences can include kerning, character sets, and potentially even more issues. Basic font managers use PostScript names or font menu names as identifiers, leaving the door open for “silent” font substitutions. Extensis’ font management software avoids this issue through a patented font-matching technology called Font Sense to accurately “fingerprint” a font using type, kerning and other characteristics unique to each font. This ensures the right font is used every time.
Missing fonts — Sometimes a font is available but inactive, and font managers can help resolve missing fonts through auto-activation. Basic font managers offer limited and often imprecise font auto-activation. Extensis font managers offer advanced plugin-based auto-activation by employing proprietary Font Sense ID technology. Font Sense is an innovative font identification and activation technology that ensures a smooth workflow by identifying, locating, and activating the exact fonts used in documents.