Troubleshoot font issues

In this article, we'll explore some common issues with text and fonts and guide you on how to address them. We'll also cover some unsupported features and how to work around them in Figma.

Unsupported font features

There are a few font- and text-related features that Figma currently doesn't support.

Conflicting font versions

Figma pulls in fonts from three sources:

• Shared fonts uploaded to your organization
• Local fonts installed on your computer or device
• Default web fonts provided by Figma

If editors in a file use different versions of the same font, you may see conflicting fonts. This can appear in the following ways:

• Missing font warnings in some files
• Minor shifts or formatting changes in text
• Icon fonts turning into text
• Ligatures not working

If you're experiencing any of the above or something similiar, check out how to manage and fix conflicting fonts →

Missing fonts

You have access to a variety of fonts in Figma. This includes default fonts provided by Figma, fonts installed on your computer or device, and shared fonts if you're part of a Figma organization.

When you're in a Figma design file, Figma checks to see if you have access to the fonts being used in that file. If any text is using a font that you don't have access to, a missing font warning will appear in the file. 

Learn how to manage and fix missing fonts →

Missing or limited weights

If a font is an available choice in Figma, but some weights are not available, it could be due to the following issue:

• Editors in the file are using different versions of the same font. Resolve conflicting fonts →

Submit a bug report

If you're still experiencing problems, please submit a bug report! To speed up the process, please let us know which steps you've tried and any results. Learn how to submit a bug report →