Hello everyone. I keep getting this pop up "Selected font failed during last operation. If problem persists, please disable the font." On all fonts Adobe and personal fonts. Not stock fonts. Here are some things I have tried. Clearing Photoshop Cache Clearing Photoshop CTFont Cache Uninstalled and re-install all Adobe apps Added my personal fonts to Adobe cloud Uninstalled and re-install all fonts (Through Adobe and manually) Only in Photoshop. Illustrator still lets me use all the fonts. InDesign does not load the font either instead I get an "OpenType is not available for this font" with red highlight. Is there any way i can reset all font settings or files on a Mac if that's even a thing? I think I have PS 21.1.1 and I am using Mac. Thanks!!!

Okay, I have found the issue... Adobe writes files and preferences for the Apps into the C:/Programs/Adobe folder... Windows decides to lock down/limit access to these folders for security I am assuming (or your network administrator may be setting a policy). You need to enable full read/write access to this top level Adobe folder (so it will flow through all sub folders in that folder) and give Full Allow rights for the these security groups: SYSTEM, Users, and most importantly CREATOR OWNER. Close Photoshop and Creative Cloud AppNavigate to C:\Program Files\AdobeRight-click the Adobe folder and select 'Preferences'Click 'Security' tabClick SYSTEM Click 'Full Control' (top option)Repeat for SYSTEM, Users, Administrator groupsClick OK to apply the changes.Open Photoshop and the Type iBeam reappeared without the error diaglogue box If you cannot access these security groups to make changes, you will meed to contact your Adminstrator to make these changes for you. Good luck and hope this works for you as well.

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josem5020783

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Error - Selected font failed during last operation in Photoshop

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Hello everyone. I keep getting this pop up "Selected font failed during last operation. If problem persists, please disable the font." On all fonts Adobe and personal fonts. Not stock fonts.

Here are some things I have tried.

Clearing Photoshop Cache
Clearing Photoshop CTFont Cache
Uninstalled and re-install all Adobe apps
Added my personal fonts to Adobe cloud
Uninstalled and re-install all fonts (Through Adobe and manually)

Only in Photoshop. Illustrator still lets me use all the fonts. InDesign does not load the font either instead I get an "OpenType is not available for this font" with red highlight. Is there any way i can reset all font settings or files on a Mac if that's even a thing? I think I have PS 21.1.1 and I am using Mac.

Thanks!!!

Correct answer josem5020783

I ended up installing the second to latest update and now it works. I'll just wait for the next update.

Also I noticed that most answers included erasing the CTFont Cache but didnt offer a solution in Mac most recent update. This is how I did it although it did not resolve my issue.

CT FONT CACHE PS 2020 MAC

Finder > Go tab > +Option > Library (look up "how to open hidden Libary folder" for help in Finder) > Application Suport > Adobe > Adobe Photoshop 2020 > CT Font Cache!!

Hope this helps and if ayone has any alternitive sollutions help would be greatly apreceated, I will sitll use outdated version for now.

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allanb70

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Okay, I have found the issue...

Adobe writes files and preferences for the Apps into the C:/Programs/Adobe folder... Windows decides to lock down/limit access to these folders for security I am assuming (or your network administrator may be setting a policy). You need to enable full read/write access to this top level Adobe folder (so it will flow through all sub folders in that folder) and give Full Allow rights for the these security groups: SYSTEM, Users, and most importantly CREATOR OWNER.

Close Photoshop and Creative Cloud App
Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe
Right-click the Adobe folder and select 'Preferences'
Click 'Security' tab
Click SYSTEM
Click 'Full Control' (top option)
Repeat for SYSTEM, Users, Administrator groups
Click OK to apply the changes.
Open Photoshop and the Type iBeam reappeared without the error diaglogue box

If you cannot access these security groups to make changes, you will meed to contact your Adminstrator to make these changes for you.

Good luck and hope this works for you as well.

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notpresident35

Participant

This solved it for me! I was encountering this issue, specifically with the "Futura PT" font. Strangely, it occurred with the "light" version of the font, but not the "light oblique" version.

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larryk36637832

Participant

None of the above remedies (delete cache or allow rights) worked for me. Every single font failed with "Selected font failed during the last operation," for me, then I remembered I had recently installed a "new" font for a project. In reviewing my Windows 10 Font Folder it turns out it was the only Type 1 font installed. Removing it solved the issue. I am not sure if the font was corrupt or PS 22.1.0 20201125.r.94 doesn't like Type 1 fonts. I did find this searching the issue, "Adobe Photoshop will cease support of PostScript Type 1 fonts in 2021. At that time, PostScript Type 1 fonts will no longer be listed in Photoshop's Font menu."

I now have my type iBeam without error again!

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josem5020783AuthorCorrect answer

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I ended up installing the second to latest update and now it works. I'll just wait for the next update.

Also I noticed that most answers included erasing the CTFont Cache but didnt offer a solution in Mac most recent update. This is how I did it although it did not resolve my issue.

CT FONT CACHE PS 2020 MAC

Finder > Go tab > +Option > Library (look up "how to open hidden Libary folder" for help in Finder) > Application Suport > Adobe > Adobe Photoshop 2020 > CT Font Cache!!

Hope this helps and if ayone has any alternitive sollutions help would be greatly apreceated, I will sitll use outdated version for now.

lambiloon

Community Expert

Hi please follow the given method which is already shared by community member hope it helps you....regards

Exit Photoshop and the Creative Cloud desktop app (if installed).
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
Delete the TypeSupport folder (Photoshop CS6 and earlier) or the CT Font Cache folder (Photoshop CC and CC 2014), and empty the trash.

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional

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hive lightroomu85159027

Participant

Problem is my document WONT save. I cant close photoshop to update the cache folders. Im stuck too not being able to save my last set of revisions! Any ideas on how to do this with Photoshop open?

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djmattyz

Inspiring

omg - im in the same boat - this sucks

same boat here, the program wouldnt save

disabling and enabling myriad pro fixed it....

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