Skip to main content
KazuT_G
KazuT_G
Inspiring
May 29, 2026
Question

default font in acrobat looks weird

  • May 29, 2026
  • 1 reply
  • 2 views

Recently, when I open a fillable PDF in Acrobat, the font looks weird. It looks like this:

I’ve noticed it on my work computers (using one of my Creative Cloud seats) as well as at home. 

 

I need to fill out a W9 for a new job but don’t want to give it to them looking like this. Anyone have any suggestions how to make the text look normal (ex. Arial)?

    1 reply

    Meenakshi0101
    Community Manager
    Meenakshi0101Community Manager
    Community Manager
    May 29, 2026

    Hi KazuT_G,


    Thank you for reaching out, and sorry about the trouble caused.


    As you mentioned, the font in the PDF looks weird. This generally happens when the fonts are not embedded in the PDF and are not available on the machine you are using.

    Could you please share the PDF you are referring to? We will check and share the correct information.


    Let us know if you have any questions.


    Thanks,

    Meenakshi

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices