Figma Font Helper: Troubleshooting Missing Fonts

When working on a Figma project, it's common to encounter issues with fonts not displaying correctly. One of the most frustrating problems is when you see the 'install missing fonts' warning message. This article will guide you through troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue and ensure that your fonts are displayed correctly.

Troubleshooting 1: Correct Storage Location

Before trying any other solutions, make sure that your font files are stored in a correct location on your computer. If they're not, try moving them to the default font directory or reinstalling them. After doing this operation, restart Figma and see if the issue persists.

Troubleshooting 2: Quit and Restart Figma

If the problem still exists, try quitting and restarting Figma (or your browser if you're using it on the web). This simple step often resolves the issue. If not, there might be a more complex problem at hand.

Corrupted Font Files

In some cases, font files can become corrupted, leading to display issues in Figma. To fix this, try re-downloading or sourcing the original font and refreshing the design tab of your Figma project. This should resolve any display issues.

Syncing Fonts

When working on a collaborative project, it's essential to ensure that all team members have access to the same fonts. To do this, you can give them permission to use the fonts installed on your computer or install the fonts on their machine. Additionally, you can connect them to the fonts library (the specific steps for this will depend on your operating system).

Giving Access to Fonts

When working with other designers, it's crucial to share access to fonts that are used in a Figma project. This ensures that everyone has the same font styles and can work collaboratively. However, this can be tricky due to copyright issues or logistical challenges.

Custom Fonts

When using custom fonts on your computer (such as Adobe fonts), you may encounter issues when sharing your Figma file with other designers who don't have these fonts installed on their machine. To resolve this, send them the font files and library, and they can install them on their computer.

Figma Font Helper Icon

The Figma font helper icon indicates that Figma is having trouble finding local fonts (project fonts) on your computer. This icon means that Figma is unable to access the fonts used in the project file. To resolve this issue, try restarting Figma or reinstalling the fonts.

By following these troubleshooting steps and understanding how to use the Figma font helper, you can ensure that your fonts are displayed correctly and collaborate seamlessly with other designers on your team.