Fix missing font issues in ZWCAD. Learn how to resolve text displaying as question marks by finding and installing the required system fonts.
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When opening a drawing in ZWCAD, text may appear as “?” even without a missing font prompt. This usually happens when the required system font is missing. How can you add it?

1. Open Text Style by clicking Format → Text Style (or type STYLE) and check the name of the missing font.


2. Obtain the font file from the Internet or other sources.
3. Locate the system Fonts folder, usually at C:\Windows\Fonts.

4. Copy the downloaded font into the Fonts folder; the system will automatically install it.
When ZWCAD text displays as question marks due to a missing system font, you can resolve the issue without a prompt by checking the font name in the Text Style dialog box. Downloading the required font file and copying it into your system Fonts folder allows for automatic installation, ensuring your drawing text displays correctly.