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eliasatadobe
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March 15, 2019
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Illustrator saves text as squares

  • March 15, 2019
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When I try to copy a text from a pdf created by Illustrator, I get squares . Steps to reproduce:

1. Open a fresh and new doc in Illustrator.

2. Type a sentence.

3. Change font to Myriad Variable Concept Light.

4. Save as... pdf using default configuration.

5. Enjoy the error.

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    Most probably they just don't support variable concept fonts.

    Use a different font, use Myriad Pro.

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    VIJAY31886376ivs5
    Participant
    October 28, 2023

    1. open file in adobe acrobat pdf reader

    2. go to MENU>Doucment Properties>Fonts

    you will see what are the fonts used in it, and install all those fonts

    and then open the pdf in Illustrator

     

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 28, 2023

    When opening a file and the fonts are not installed, Illutrator will tell you their names. Also: in this 4 year old case Acrobat and other PDF viewers *were* the issue. 

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 15, 2019

    You open the PDF in which app? And then copy to which app?

    Variable concept fonts are not supported by a lot of applications. They are still experimental in Illustrator as well.

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    eliasatadobeAuthor
    Participant
    March 15, 2019

    I open the PDF with any app like Adobe Acrobat DC, Chrome or Adobe Reader. I copy the text to any app like Word, Notepad or Chrome.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 15, 2019

    Most probably they just don't support variable concept fonts.

    Use a different font, use Myriad Pro.

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