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How to clean font cache?

  • August 25, 2017
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I needed a clean font and purchased a 1-license from font.com for the Monotype library. Then was prompted to include FontExplorer X Pro 6x. I cannot get my new fonts to load or replace in an InDesign document. Of course it's due at the printer.

I keep coming across "clean out my font cache" but no idea how to do that. What is the best way to start with Font Explorer? I've checked the boxes to activate but not yet happened.

    Correct answer Srishti Bali

    Hi Loribydesign,

    As per your query, below mentioned are the steps for troubleshooting and delete font cache.

    For Windows: The Adobe caches are located at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\TypeSpt and delete any AdobeFnt*.lst files. Do not delete AdobeFnt.db or FontNames.db!! Those are not caches.

    Microsoft Community

    For MAC: https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/troubleshoot-fonts-mac-os-x.html

    Regards

    Srishti

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    Srishti Bali
    Community Manager
    Srishti BaliCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    August 25, 2017

    Hi Loribydesign,

    As per your query, below mentioned are the steps for troubleshooting and delete font cache.

    For Windows: The Adobe caches are located at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\TypeSpt and delete any AdobeFnt*.lst files. Do not delete AdobeFnt.db or FontNames.db!! Those are not caches.

    Microsoft Community

    For MAC: https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/troubleshoot-fonts-mac-os-x.html

    Regards

    Srishti

    New Participant
    December 3, 2024

    @Srishti Balithe folder you mention: TypeSpt is not there!

    can someone from Adobe update this page please?

    Where and how does one clear the font cache?

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Adobe Expert
    December 3, 2024

    This thread is 7 years old. Things have changed. You should have started a new post.

    Here is some new info:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/fonts/kb/troubleshoot-fonts-illustrator-indesign.html

     

    You can also try this if it's more an InDesign issue:

    https://www.ideastraining.com/TutorialsAndTips/TroubeshootInDesign.html

     

     

     

     

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)