How to Fix "Figma Fonts Not Displaying Correctly"
Font rendering issues in Figma can be frustrating, especially if fonts appear garbled or distorted.
This is often due to missing or improperly installed fonts on your system.
The first step is to ensure the fonts you’re using are properly installed on your device.
If you’re using custom fonts, check that they have been installed correctly and are available in your system’s font library.
On macOS, you can use the Font Book app to verify and manage your installed fonts.
On Windows, you can manage fonts through the Control Panel or Settings.
If the fonts are installed but still not displaying correctly, ensure that Figma is using the correct version of the font.
Some fonts may have different versions, such as bold or italic versions, and Figma may not recognize the version you want to use.
You can try selecting a different version of the font in Figma's text tool or using the Font dropdown to manually select the correct style.
Another common issue is the use of web fonts.
If you're using web fonts, make sure that they are supported by Figma.
If they are custom web fonts, they may not render properly unless they are properly linked in your Figma file.
Figma uses Google Fonts by default, so if you're using an unsupported web font, it might not display as expected.
If you're still having issues, try reloading the Figma file or restarting the app.
Sometimes font rendering problems are caused by temporary glitches that can be resolved by a simple refresh.
If none of these solutions work, consider reinstalling the desktop app or clearing the app's cache.
You can clear the cache by going to Figma > Preferences > Clear Cache.
This can help if the issue is caused by corrupted font data stored in the app.
Lastly, ensure that your system’s graphics drivers are up to date, as outdated drivers can cause rendering issues, including font display problems in Figma.
