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Microsoft will deprecate the Adobe PostScript Type1 font in a future Windows update
You still have time to adjust to the change.
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Published onAugust 6, 2024
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According to the latest entry in the official list of deprecation features, Microsoft has decided to deprecate the Adobe PostScript Type1 font from Windows devices. The font has existed in our digital world for many years, so it’s quite the decision if you ask us. But why is it happening now, and how will it affect us all?
About one and a half years ago, Adobe stopped using PostScript Type1 fonts. Adobe took the first step to eradicating these fonts from future software updates. So, if you’re employing Photoshop 23.0, Illustrator 27.3, InDesign 18.2, or any other later versions, those Type 1 fonts are now off the list of possibilities.
This makesMicrosoft’s decision to no longer support these fonts in Windows natural.
Now, you may be thinking, “What’s so significant?” For a regular user, this deprecation might not mean much. However, designers, publishers, and people dependent on specific fonts could experience a notable change. The news is good: You have enough time to adjust. Microsoft has stated that it will not occur instantly but instead be included in one future Windows update.
Adobe PostScript Type1 fonts are deprecated and support will be removed in a future release of Windows.
For people who are not very skilled with technology, you can go toSettings > Personalization > Fonts. This will show you what fonts are already installed on your device, and you can make changes to update them accordingly. If you’re a developer or content creator, it’s best to test your apps and files now without those Adobe Type 1 fonts so that, later, everything runs well.
In January 2023, Adobe announced theend of support for PostScript Type1 fontsfor their latest software offerings. Remove any dependencies on this font type by selecting a supported font type. To display currently installed fonts, go toSettings>Personalization>Fonts. Application developers and content owners should test their apps and data files with the Adobe Type1 fonts removed. For more information, contact the application vendor or Adobe.
Feature deprecation is not a fresh idea for Microsoft. FromWindows Mixed Realityto theWindows Subsystem for Android, this tech titan constantly reevaluates and upgrades its offerings to stay current. The reason for this change is part of ongoing efforts to make Windows more focused and modern. Moving from Adobe Type 1 fonts is just a step toward simplifying and updating the Windows experience.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
