The message "font substitution will occur" typically appears in software like or Illustrator when a file uses a font that isn't installed on your computer .
typeface with standard Arial can cause your text to overflow bounding boxes or spill onto extra pages. Loss of Aesthetic Intent:
| Format | Extension | OS Support in 2021+ | Substitution Risk | |--------|-----------|---------------------|-------------------| | | .ttf | Full native support | None | | OpenType | .otf | Full native support | None | | PostScript Type 1 | .pfb, .pfm, .afm | Deprecated / partial | Very High |
Font substitution refers to the practice of replacing a font with another font that is similar in style, but not identical. This can occur for various reasons, including the unavailability of the original font, licensing issues, or simply to achieve a specific design aesthetic. Font substitution can be done intentionally by a designer or unintentionally, for example, when a font is not properly embedded in a digital document.
The font you downloaded from DaFont does not contain specific characters (like accented letters or special quotation marks) that are present in your text. Why You Might See This with DaFont (2021-Present)
The hardest truth: some DaFont 2021 fonts are simply broken beyond repair. Search for an alternative: