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Deleting system fonts.

Font Book did not automatically display System Fonts. The user guide did not include that they have to be active in instructions. Tried a sundry of methods to delete them, target disk mode, reinstalling Sonoma, and then some...


To remove system fonts:


Open Font Book / Settings / Sidebar / Activate “System Fonts” by checking box if not

Highlight System Fonts in sidebar

Return to Settings / Advanced / Reset Fonts







MacBook Pro M1, 16” 2021 / Sonoma 14.0






MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 12, 2023 6:22 PM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 8:44 AM

Lov2p8 wrote:

Font Book did not automatically display System Fonts. The user guide did not include that they have to be active in instructions. Tried a sundry of methods to delete them, target disk mode, reinstalling Sonoma, and then some...

To remove system fonts:

Open Font Book / Settings / Sidebar / Activate “System Fonts” by checking box if not
Highlight System Fonts in sidebar
Return to Settings / Advanced / Reset Fonts

MacBook Pro M1, 16” 2021 / Sonoma 14.0



ref: Restore fonts that came with your Mac using Font Book


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Oct 13, 2023 8:44 AM in response to Lov2p8

Lov2p8 wrote:

Font Book did not automatically display System Fonts. The user guide did not include that they have to be active in instructions. Tried a sundry of methods to delete them, target disk mode, reinstalling Sonoma, and then some...

To remove system fonts:

Open Font Book / Settings / Sidebar / Activate “System Fonts” by checking box if not
Highlight System Fonts in sidebar
Return to Settings / Advanced / Reset Fonts

MacBook Pro M1, 16” 2021 / Sonoma 14.0



ref: Restore fonts that came with your Mac using Font Book


Oct 13, 2023 9:59 AM in response to Lov2p8

Lov2p8 wrote:
Deleting system fonts.
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/5cb0ed69-5e38-4bda-aabf-ea3b984ac49b




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Not sure the purpose of your screen shot...


the above help topic article clearly states when resetting:


Any fonts you’ve installed are placed in /Library/Fonts (Removed) or in ~/Library/Fonts (Removed).




Your titled is still miss leading or misguided: "Deleting system fonts."


Deleting system fonts.

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