Windows 10 Fonts not installing properly.

[NikitaHeyland]

Hi, when I install a font, it installs lets say 'semi bold', 'thin', and 'regular' all as 'regular' in the font setting. Therfore when I try and use it in adobe XD, it thinks all of these fonts are the same because for some reason the system decided to call them all 'regular'. I copy all of those font files into the font folder, I have also tried dragging them directly into font setting installer. Then they display properly in the font folder, but not in font settings. There are tons of 'regular', 'regular' for different variations of the font, and therefore when I use Adobe XD all the 'regular' are the same font. Same with all the 'italic'.

 

[ChatGPT]

When you install fonts in Windows, the font variations like regular, bold, italic, etc., are usually differentiated by the font metadata. If different variations all appear as "regular" in Adobe XD, it might be due to how the fonts are described in the font files. To address this issue, you can try the following steps:

1. Check Font Files:​

• Use a font management tool (e.g., FontCreator, FontForge) to check the font files' internal names and ensure they are distinct for each font variation.

2. Rename Font Files:​

• If the fonts have vague or identical internal names, consider renaming the font file to reflect its variation (e.g., "MyFont-Bold.ttf" instead of just "MyFont.ttf").

  3. Manage Fonts:​

• Manually manage installed fonts in the Windows Font Settings panel. You can edit font metadata within this system panel.

  4. Font Explorer:​

• Use a font management software like NexusFont, MainType, or FontBase to organize and preview fonts effectively. This can help you see the font variations clearly.

  5. Adobe XD Preferences:​

• In Adobe XD, check the font list filter settings to ensure all font variations are visible and selectable.

6. Restart Applications:​

• After making changes to font files or settings, make sure to restart Adobe XD to ensure it recognizes the updated font information. By reviewing the font metadata, ensuring distinct internal names, and managing fonts effectively, you should be able to resolve the issue where font variations are incorrectly displayed as the same font in Adobe XD.