Font problem in Win 11 Pro 23H2

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Win 11 Pro, 23H2, OS Build 22631.2050.  Desktop, 32GB RAM, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor 3.60 GHz.  Asus motherboard

After a recent Windows Update, my system came back up with a changed “system” font, one that is very tough to read and has major kerning issues and more.

It seems to be on all Windows screens – though not in Windows apps like Office, but it IS the font when I first load, say, Word or Excel (before you can select a document/font).  The attached graphic shows samples from various screens.  The most obvious one is the reversed text in the red box at the bottom (see arrow).

It sounds stupid, but I can’t find the setting for default font, and MS’s help pages don’t seem to address this.  If anyone knows or has an idea on how to restore the default, I would really appreciate it!!!   Thanks!

Ron Harris

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Ron90069 wrote:

Win 11 Pro, 23H2, OS Build 22631.2050.

There’s no version 23H2 for anyone yet, but build 22631.2050 was released to the Beta channel three days ago. Please confirm that you’re using Insider Preview with new features enabled.

Are you also using an Insider version of Office 365? As a new default font is rolling out there which could be (inadvertently?) connected:

Office has a new default theme — JUL 19, 2023

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b wrote:

There’s no version 23H2 for anyone yet

I’ve since learnt that there is a version 23H2 of Windows 11 available, but only if you’re in the Canary channel with build 25905.1000:

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Advanced System Font Changer – WinTools.Info will tell you what font is being used and allow you customize the system font.

--Joe

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Thank you for your suggestions!  For some reason, I was never notified of your replies, and I’m just now seeing them!  I appreciate the help!!!   — Ron

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