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June 3, 2026
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Can I turn off Adobe fonts on my MacBook Air to resynch them; then turn them right back on? Or will that cause problems?

  • June 3, 2026
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I want to resync my fonts since they are not being recognized by FontBook.

    Correct answer Tarun Saini

    Hi ​@Conquest,

     

    Yes, you can safely turn Adobe Fonts off and back on to help resync them on your MacBook Air—this is actually a recommended troubleshooting step.

     

    When you turn Adobe Fonts off, any fonts you’ve activated through Creative Cloud will be temporarily removed from your apps, and you won’t be able to add new ones during that time.
    Once you turn the service back on, Creative Cloud will automatically re-sync and reactivate your fonts. It may take a moment, and in some cases, restarting your Adobe apps can help them appear again.

     

    If you’re trying to fix a syncing issue, you can follow the detailed troubleshooting guidance here: https://helpx.adobe.com/fonts/kb/troubleshoot-adding-fonts.html

     

    Regards,

    Tarun

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    ConquestAuthor
    Known Participant
    June 3, 2026

    Thank you, Tarun. I was worried I might have to manually reinstall the fonts.

    Tarun Saini
    Community Manager
    Tarun SainiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    June 3, 2026

    Hi ​@Conquest,

     

    Yes, you can safely turn Adobe Fonts off and back on to help resync them on your MacBook Air—this is actually a recommended troubleshooting step.

     

    When you turn Adobe Fonts off, any fonts you’ve activated through Creative Cloud will be temporarily removed from your apps, and you won’t be able to add new ones during that time.
    Once you turn the service back on, Creative Cloud will automatically re-sync and reactivate your fonts. It may take a moment, and in some cases, restarting your Adobe apps can help them appear again.

     

    If you’re trying to fix a syncing issue, you can follow the detailed troubleshooting guidance here: https://helpx.adobe.com/fonts/kb/troubleshoot-adding-fonts.html

     

    Regards,

    Tarun