How to Remove Font Corruptions in Word
A font can become corrupted when using Microsoft Word. Reasons range from the font being installed incorrectly or the font file itself being corrupted. Out-of-date fonts or files that are downloaded from unsecured websites can all lead to a corruption of the font. Luckily, it is possible to remove font corruptions and install new fonts into Microsoft Word.
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Instructions
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Removing the Corrupted Font
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Click the "Start" button and navigate to the "Control Panel."
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Select the "Fonts" folder and search for the corrupted file. Open Microsoft Word and check the name of the font if you forget what it is called.
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Right-click on the font and select "Delete." Exit out of the "Fonts" folder and "Control Panel."
Installing a New Font
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Go to a free font website such as Font Maniac (see "References"). Type the name of the font into the search bar.
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Click the font and select "Download This Font." Select the "Open with" radio button, and choose a file decompression program to unzip the file. Click "OK."
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Unzip the file. Right-click on the font icon and select "Copy." Go to the "Fonts" folder in the "Control Panel" and paste the font into the folder. The font will be listed the next time you start Word.
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Tips & Warnings
Reinstall Microsoft Word if you continue to experience problems.
Go to the 1001 Free Fonts website (see "Resources") for more fonts.
Go to the IZArc and 7-Zip websites (see "Resources") if you need to download a file decompression program.
