How to Fix "Illustrator Missing or Blank Fonts"

Missing or blank fonts in Adobe Illustrator can be frustrating, particularly if you're trying to open a file created on another computer or with specific fonts.

The issue is usually caused by fonts that aren't installed on your system or font corruption.

Start by verifying whether the fonts are missing by selecting the text object.

If the text becomes blank or a different font appears, this typically indicates a missing font.

To fix this, open Window > Type > Character and check if the missing font is available.

If it's not, you’ll need to download and install the missing font from a legitimate font source.

If you’re using Adobe Fonts, go to Type > Activate Fonts to enable fonts that are part of the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

If your fonts are still blank or not appearing correctly, it could be due to font corruption.

In this case, try removing the font from your system and reinstalling it.

To check for corrupted fonts, use a font management application or Font Book (on macOS) to validate your fonts and remove any problematic ones.

Another possibility is a conflict with third-party plugins or custom settings within Illustrator.

Reset Illustrator’s preferences by holding Ctrl + Alt + Shift (Windows) or Cmd + Option + Shift (Mac) when launching the software.

If the problem continues, try opening the file in another version of Illustrator, or recreate the text with a similar font and reapply the missing font.

Sometimes, Illustrator may not display certain fonts due to its interaction with operating system settings.

Make sure your system’s font cache is up-to-date by restarting your computer or clearing the font cache.

If you use Google Fonts or other non-system fonts, ensure they are properly linked to your document before importing them into Illustrator.