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Geke Sulen
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October 14, 2014
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Selected font failed during last operation

  • October 14, 2014
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When i'm trying to use the text tool I get the 'Selected font failed during last operation' message.

How can i fix this?

    Correct answer vladb

    I had the same error and searched for all the solutions, but nothing.

    The font test script gave me same error message

    - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2014\tmp00000001

    - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2014\tmp00000001

    - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2014\tmp00000001

    And of course, there were no tmpxxx files in any photoshop folder in my computer.

    After long searches and trying solutions, I opened the file on another computer running photoshop, identified all the fonts used in the PSD and delete the fonts from windows font folder ( I had to rename the fonts because every time I tried it keept saying that the font is being in use - to rename, you have to rightclick > properties > and change the name in the input field ).

    Still same error, even if I didn't have the fonts.

    After that, I tried this, and thanks God I found how to clear photoshop's font cache:

    1. Exit Photoshop and the Creative Cloud desktop app (if installed).
    2. Navigate to the appropriate folder
      • Photoshop CS6 and earlier
        Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe
        Windows 7: \Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\Adobe
      • Photoshop CC and CC 2014
        Windows 7 and 8: \Users\[user name]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC or CC 2014
    3. Delete the TypeSupport folder (Photoshop CS6 and earlier) or the CT Font Cache folder (Photoshop CC and CC 2014), and empty the trash.

    TADA, it's working now.

    Hope it helps

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    jbully0
    jbully0
    Inspiring
    October 4, 2017

    I keep having this problem too - above solution works but would like a permanent solution!!

    I'm on Windows 10 using Photoshop CC 2017 (latest version). 

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    Alperian
    Known Participant
    September 19, 2017

    Windows 10 Creator's update, Photoshop CC 2017.1.1

    I deleted the above CT Font Cache folder with no success. In fact it was so annoying that Photoshop completely froze up solid twice (which is a bit unusual nowadays). I eventually had to take a chance and delete the other cache folder named FontFeatureCache since I had nothing to lose, but the prospect of a fresh install.

    That was successful.

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    websrfr
    Participant
    August 23, 2017

    Worked for me also - thanks!

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    mulyantos47907879
    Participant
    August 12, 2017

    All solution not working!

    it is not use to uninstall and install again photoshop CC

    I'm so stressful... the best solution is let's unsubscribe CC plan and go back to Photoshop CS5!

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    hemanth.majji
    Participant
    July 24, 2017

    Thank you so much....It worked for me by deleting permanently "CT Font Cache" folder.

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    lynp43754189
    Participant
    July 19, 2017

    This doesn't work. Still getting message. HELP!!!

    madiko
    madiko
    Inspiring
    July 17, 2017

    Hello everyone,

    I experienced this bug as well. My solution was:

    Navigate in your Windows Explorer to the following folder:

    This PC > OS (C:) > User / Nutzer > [your name] > AppData > Roaming > Adobe > Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 > CT Font Cache

    Save the contents in a folder of your choice (I recommend in your usual backup folder). Then delete it completely (also in your recycle bin). Shutdown your computer - wait for at least 10 seconds. Reboot. That's it.

    Hope, this works for you as well. If not: restart with ressurection of the saved file from the backup and try one of the other ways mentioned above.

    Have a nice day and good succes.

    Best regards,

    Franziska

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      Humo4Jim
      Participant
      July 1, 2017

      I have windows 10 followed the sequence for finding the CT font cach it worked, God bless you

      FredA&R
      FredA&R
      Participant
      June 16, 2017

      You're a lifesaver.

      My IT guy had no answer to this issue, then I looked this up.

      Thank you!

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      peterg53451053
      Participant
      May 4, 2017

      The same problem after update Windows 10, the last big update month ago and than the update from Adobe photoshop not the last, one before. Need to reset w10 font delete font database, restart. Uninstall and install font i need and than i can work with it. But after i open some older file with this font the problem i again here....

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