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Newly installed font family don't display in applications

Antonio Scotti 20 Reputation points
2025-11-20T13:20:40.74+00:00

Hi,
I have downloaded and installed ("Install for all users" command) the font family Cooper Hewitt, from two different vendors. Still they are not displayed in my applications to use (after being installed in turn).
When I run de command "Install for all Users" as administrator they are installed in the
C:\Windows\Fonts directory (by default I guess) although there is also another directory
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Fonts where some of the fonts also get into
I found this other path when into the Settings panel I look for the installed fonts and this is the path of the (apparently) currently installed fonts.
When I copy and paste the fonts within C:\Windows\Fonts something weird happens. The fonts gets copied in a way that only a few of them get named correctly. For example out of 14 fonts for Cooper Hewitt, each with a specific name, what I see in this directory is

  • 5 font files all named CooperHewitt-Light
  • 2 font files all named CooperHewitt-Bold
  • 7 font files all named CooperHewitt-SemiBold
    The other fonts in this family don't get named at all. This doesn't look right ....
    Can anybody help?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-11-20T13:22:06.7033333+00:00
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    It seems you are experiencing issues with the installation and visibility of the Cooper Hewitt font family in your applications. Here are a few points to consider:

    1. Third-Party Font Support: Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, may not fully support third-party fonts. Some fonts may appear in one application but not in another, and variations of a font (like italic or bold) may not be usable even if the font itself is displayed.
    2. Font Installation: When you install fonts using the "Install for all users" option, they should typically be placed in the C:\Windows\Fonts directory. However, if you are seeing discrepancies in the naming of the font files, it could indicate an issue with how the font files were packaged or named by the vendor.
    3. Font File Integrity: If the font files are not named correctly or are duplicated, it might be worth checking if the font files themselves are corrupted or improperly formatted. You may want to try downloading the font from a different source or checking for any updates from the vendor.
    4. Font Management: Sometimes, font management software can interfere with how fonts are displayed. If you have any such software installed, consider disabling it temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.
    5. Windows Font Cache: Windows maintains a font cache that can sometimes cause issues with newly installed fonts. You might want to try clearing the font cache and then reinstalling the fonts.

    If the problem persists, consider reaching out to Microsoft support or the font vendor for further assistance.

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