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martineblger
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November 9, 2017
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Font opened in one document but not in the new one

  • November 9, 2017
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Hi,

I open an old document, and the font is open. When I copy a text box into a new document, the font is no longer open.

Also, if I make a save as of my first document and reopen it, the font is not open.

Could it be because my initial document is 2017 and my new ones are 2018?

I tried to save in idml but it does not change anything.

Forgive my spelling mistakes, English is not my first language.

Thank you

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    Correct answer Barb Binder

    So that's what's going on. When a completed InDesign document is packaged, InDesign collects the fonts used and puts them in a Document Fonts folder. When someone else opens the file, if they don't own the font, InDesign will check the Document Fonts folder and will use the font correctly within that one file. That's why it is working within the one file, but not the other.

    https://indesignsecrets.com/document-fonts-work.php

    Professional fonts are licensed to individuals (or companies). The next step is to look online for the font and acquire it legally. This may be free—your CC subscription comes with access to many Typekit fonts. Other websites have fonts in the public domain. Otherwise, to avoid running into legal trouble, purchase the font, download and install it.

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    amaarora
    Community Manager
    amaaroraCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    November 9, 2017

    Hi,

    Is it a document that you have received in a package? The package would have the .indd and .idml....

    -Aman

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      lindsayb59562220
      Participant
      November 6, 2020

      I am having the same problem - thought it was just on my iMac with old operating system since latest creative suite updates. But on new MacBook two jobs with same font one works other says font is missing. Im tearing my hair out with same issues!

      Willi Adelberger
      Community Expert
      Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 2, 2023

      Thank you for your response.

      This is not a google font. This is a font that I purchased. I only have one format for this font - OTF.


      If you use a packaged font and create anew indd file it must be saved in the same folder as the packaged indd file. 

      Barb Binder
      Community Expert
      Barb BinderCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      November 9, 2017

      Open up the folder containing the file that opens up correctly. Is there a folder called Document Fonts in there there?

      ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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      martineblgerAuthor
      Participant
      November 9, 2017

      Yes.

      Barb Binder
      Community Expert
      Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      November 9, 2017

      So that's what's going on. When a completed InDesign document is packaged, InDesign collects the fonts used and puts them in a Document Fonts folder. When someone else opens the file, if they don't own the font, InDesign will check the Document Fonts folder and will use the font correctly within that one file. That's why it is working within the one file, but not the other.

      https://indesignsecrets.com/document-fonts-work.php

      Professional fonts are licensed to individuals (or companies). The next step is to look online for the font and acquire it legally. This may be free—your CC subscription comes with access to many Typekit fonts. Other websites have fonts in the public domain. Otherwise, to avoid running into legal trouble, purchase the font, download and install it.

      ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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