WINDOWS 11
How to Restore Default Font in Windows 11
This guide offers a quick and straightforward method to restore the default font in Windows 11. Perfect for anyone looking to reset their system font without hassle.
Using Control Panel
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Open Control Panel (search for it in the Start menu)
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Set "View by" to Category and select Appearance and Personalization
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Click Change Font Settings and select Restore default font settings
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Confirm by clicking Yes in the dialog box
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Wait for Windows to restore default fonts (may take a few moments)
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Verify default fonts on the Fonts page
Restoring default font settings will undo custom font changes. Backup any important configurations first.
Using Windows Settings
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Open Settings
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Navigate to Personalisation > Fonts
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To add fonts:
- Drag and drop font files into "Drag and drop to install" area
- Click "Browse and install fonts" to manually select files
- Use "Get more fonts in Microsoft Store" for additional options
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Check "Available fonts" section to verify restoration
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Your system currently has 277 fonts installed
For missing system fonts, consider using Windows' built-in repair tools or system restore to a point before fonts were lost.
Using Command Prompt
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Press Windows key + X and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)"
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Type the following command and press Enter:
systemreset -cleanpc -
Choose "Keep my files" when prompted
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
This method resets more than just fonts, so use it if you want a broader system refresh.
Using System File Checker
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Open Command Prompt as administrator (see Method 2, step 1)
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Type the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow -
Wait for the scan to complete (may take several minutes)
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Restart your computer
This method can fix corrupted system files that might be causing font issues.
Manually Reinstalling Default Fonts
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Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\Fonts
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Right-click in the folder and select "Paste" to add any missing default fonts
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If prompted, click "Install" for each font
You may need to download missing default Windows fonts from a trusted source before pasting.
Additional Tips
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Create a system restore point: Protect your data before making changes
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Uninstall recent fonts: Remove newly installed fonts to see if it resolves the issue
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Update Windows: Regular updates may include font fixes
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Clear font cache: Restart the "Windows Font Cache Service" in Task Manager
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Use third-party tools: Consider font management tools for advanced options
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