How to Fix "CorelDRAW Text Tool Freezing"
A rare but frustrating issue in CorelDRAW is when the Text Tool causes the program to freeze or lag significantly.
This can occur due to corrupted fonts, excessive text formatting, or conflicts with CorelDRAW’s text rendering engine.
To resolve this issue, start by checking your installed fonts.
Corrupted or improperly installed fonts are a common cause of Text Tool freezing.
Use a font management tool to identify and remove problematic fonts.
If the issue persists, disable font previews in CorelDRAW.
Go to Tools > Options > Workspace > Text > Fonts
and uncheck the Show Font Previews option.
This reduces the load on CorelDRAW when accessing the Text Tool.
Another step is to clear the font cache.
Over time, the font cache can become cluttered, leading to performance issues.
Use a third-party utility or follow your operating system’s instructions to rebuild the font cache.
If CorelDRAW continues to freeze, reset the Text Tool to its default settings.
Select the Text Tool, then right-click in the toolbar and choose Reset to Default. This removes any customizations or formatting that may be causing conflicts.
Additionally, check for software updates, as CorelDRAW patches often address text rendering issues.
Go to Help > Updates
and install any available updates.
If you’re working with a particularly large or complex text object, try splitting the text into smaller segments.
Overly complex text objects can overwhelm CorelDRAW’s rendering engine, especially if multiple fonts, styles, or effects are applied.
You can also disable OpenType features by selecting the text, opening the Text Tool properties, and unchecking any OpenType options like ligatures or stylistic sets.
As a last resort, reinstall CorelDRAW to resolve any corrupted installation files that may be affecting the Text Tool’s functionality.