How to Fix Persian Fonts Missing from Microsoft Word Font List
Question details
Users are unable to locate or select installed Persian fonts in the Microsoft Word font dropdown menu.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Formatting Persian text in a Word document using specific downloaded regional fonts.
- Observed behavior
- Persian fonts such as B Titr and B Zar do not appear in the standard Latin font section, preventing users from applying them to their text.
Ensure that you have administrative privileges on your Windows PC, as you may need them to install language packs and font files, and close all running Office applications.
Verify and Install Windows Persian Language Support
Ensure that Windows has the Persian language pack installed, which helps Microsoft Office correctly categorize and display complex-script fonts.
Microsoft Word relies on system language settings to categorize fonts. Without the correct language pack, Word may hide regional fonts from the standard lists.
Click the Start menu and select the gear icon to open Settings, then navigate to Time & Language.
Select 'Language' from the left sidebar, click on 'Add a language', search for 'Persian', and install the language pack.
Reboot your computer to allow the system and Microsoft Office to register the new language support settings before checking the font list again.
Check the Complex-Script Font Section in Word
Microsoft Word categorizes Persian fonts under Complex Scripts rather than the standard Latin font dropdown.
Reinstall the Persian Font Files for All Users
If the fonts are corrupted or installed incorrectly, removing and cleanly reinstalling them for all users can resolve the issue.
Effortlessly Manage and Apply Persian Fonts with WPS Office Writer
WPS Writer simplifies font management by displaying all your installed fonts in one unified list. You can easily format Persian text without digging through hidden complex-script menus.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office Free onto your computer.
- 2. Open WPS Writer: Launch the WPS Writer application and create or open your existing document.
- 3. Apply Your Font: Highlight your Persian text and simply select your desired font directly from the main font dropdown on the Home tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some Persian fonts only appear as symbols or empty boxes?
This usually happens if the selected font does not contain the specific Persian characters you typed, or if the system locale is not set to recognize the encoding properly. Switching to a standard, verified Persian font like B Titr will resolve this.
Do I need to restart my computer after installing a new font?
While some applications detect new fonts immediately, it is highly recommended to restart your computer, or at the very least completely restart the Office applications, to ensure the system font registry updates properly.
Can I embed Persian fonts in my document to share with others?
Yes, you can embed fonts in Word by going to File > Options > Save, and checking the 'Embed fonts in the file' option. This ensures the Persian text displays correctly on computers that do not have your specific fonts installed.
