What are some common font validation issues you’ve encountered in Figma?

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🚀 Calling all designers! We’d love to hear from you: what common font validation issues have you encountered in Figma? Your insights will help us better understand the challenges and improve the tools we use. Drop your experiences below!

Janak Patel · Accepted Answer

Common font validation issues in Figma include missing fonts, unsupported font formats, and font rendering inconsistencies across devices.

Chritopher Bond · Answer

I've had problems with missing fonts when importing files from other design tools. Figma doesn’t always recognize them right away.

Khadija Abdulhadi · Answer

Sometimes fonts just disappear, especially when collaborating. It'll say they're installed, but Figma won’t recognize them in the file.

Ali Laiquit · Answer

Fonts not loading properly across different device has been a big issue for me. Sometime they don’t render the same for other team members.

Rahul Parmar · Answer

Common font validation issues in Figma include missing fonts, font substitutions, and inconsistent weights.

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Yeah, font issues with Figma imports can be tricky. I usually resolve it by manually replacing missing fonts after importing. A bit tedious but it works. Would love to hear if anyone has found a more automated solution!

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Font Licensing Issues: Some fonts may have licensing restrictions that prevent them from being used in certain contexts or exported for commercial purposes.

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One common issue I've encountered is missing fonts when sharing files. It can be frustrating for team members who don’t have the same font installed. Another problem is inconsistent font rendering across different devices or platforms, which can affect how designs look in previews. Sometimes, font weights don’t display correctly, leading to mismatched designs. Lastly, Figma occasionally fails to sync font updates, which can lead to outdated styles showing up in prototypes. I'd love to hear if others have faced these challenges too!

What are some common font validation issues you’ve encountered in Figma?

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