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Fix Inter Font Reverting to Italics in PowerPoint for Mac
Question details
Users experience a formatting issue where applying bold formatting to the Inter font in PowerPoint for Mac automatically changes the text to italics.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS Sonoma
- Scenario
- Formatting text in a presentation using custom fonts (Inter) managed by a third-party font manager.
- Observed behavior
- When the user selects text in the Inter font and clicks the Bold button, the text unexpectedly changes to italics instead of bolding.
Ensure you have administrative privileges on your Mac to install or remove fonts, and temporarily disable any third-party font management software to see if it is causing the conflict.
Reinstall the Custom Font via macOS Font Book
Remove and reinstall the Inter font family using Apple's default Font Book to ensure all font styles (including Bold and Italics) are properly registered in Microsoft Office.
Third-party font managers can sometimes create conflicts with how Microsoft Office applications read font style metadata. Reinstalling the font directly into the system's native Font Book often resolves these weight and style mix-ups.
Launch the Font Book application on your Mac by searching for it in Spotlight (Cmd + Space).
Search for the 'Inter' font family in Font Book, right-click on it, and select 'Remove Inter family' to delete the current installation.
Download a fresh copy of the Inter font files from a trusted source. Drag the entire font folder (ensuring it contains all Bold and Italic .ttf or .otf files) into the Font Book window to install them.
Completely quit PowerPoint for Mac and reopen your presentation. Highlight your text and test the Bold formatting again.
Report the Bug and Use Alternative Fonts
If reinstalling the font does not work, the issue is likely a known compatibility bug in PowerPoint for Mac that requires developer attention.
Try WPS Office for Better Custom Font Compatibility on Mac
If PowerPoint for Mac continues to struggle with custom fonts like Inter, switch to WPS Office. It offers excellent compatibility with macOS font rendering, ensuring your custom typography looks exactly as intended without frustrating formatting bugs.
- 1. Download WPS Office for Mac: Visit the official WPS website and download the macOS installation package.
- 2. Install and Launch: Drag the WPS app to your Applications folder and launch WPS Presentation.
- 3. Open Your Presentation: Open your existing .pptx file and seamlessly apply bold formatting to your Inter text without it reverting to italics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do custom fonts sometimes act strangely in PowerPoint for Mac?
Office applications sometimes struggle to read the font weight metadata (like Bold or Italics) from certain third-party fonts or third-party font managers, causing the app to substitute styles incorrectly.
Does macOS Sonoma affect how fonts work in Microsoft Office?
Yes, OS updates can sometimes change how system font directories are managed. Ensuring your font manager and Microsoft Office are updated to the latest macOS Sonoma-compatible versions can resolve unexpected behaviors.
How do I ensure my custom fonts display correctly when presenting on another computer?
To guarantee font consistency across different devices, embed the fonts in the file via PowerPoint's preferences (if supported), or save your final presentation as a PDF before sharing.
