Fonts not displaying in the Character drop down window

[#1]

For a while, my drop down menu doesn't work at all.  I have to go to the Type menu to change fonts.  It's really annoying.  Has anyone else experienced this?

[#2]

For a while, my drop down menu doesn't work at all.  I have to go to the Type menu to change fonts.  It's really annoying.  Has anyone else experienced this?

[#3]

What is selected?

Which version is this? WHich system?

Do you use font management?