# MainType - Font Manager **URL:** https://forum.high-logic.com/c/maintype-font-manager/7.md [Latest](https://forum.high-logic.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.high-logic.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.high-logic.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the MainType - Font Manager category](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/about-the-maintype-font-manager-category/10)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [Main Type 13 - Windows 11 - Loaded Fonts on Reboot](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/main-type-13-windows-11-loaded-fonts-on-reboot/13692)
**Author:** [@3fourteen](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/3fourteen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/main-type-13-windows-11-loaded-fonts-on-reboot/13692 "2026-11-02T02:31:31Z")
Hello After a fresh reboot, the panel still shows fonts as loaded when they are not… once I choose to load any, all fonts shown as loaded reset… anybody running into this issue? Video showing what happens after opening… --- ## [Unable to open MainType](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/unable-to-open-maintype/13654)
**Author:** [@BywaterNYC](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/BywaterNYC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/unable-to-open-maintype/13654 "2026-09-24T21:01:34Z")
Good morning, all. I’m a licensed user of MainType, and am running: MainType 13.0.0.1365 (64-bit) Windows 10 Pro v22H2 (OS Build 19045.6396) It’s been several months since I’ve opened MainType. Since yesterday, I’ve … --- ## [MainType shows 95 of 96 named instances in a variable font](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-shows-95-of-96-named-instances-in-a-variable-font/13635)
**Author:** [@Pomeranz](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Pomeranz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-shows-95-of-96-named-instances-in-a-variable-font/13635 "2026-08-28T10:11:19Z")
I am testing the handling of variable fonts in MainType 13 Professional (13.0.0.1365) and found a reproducible discrepancy with the variable font 00WagramVAR.ttf. The font’s fvar table contains 96 named instances. MainT… --- ## [Add multi new Tags](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/add-multi-new-tags/13634)
**Author:** [@Pomeranz](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Pomeranz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/add-multi-new-tags/13634 "2026-08-26T18:11:04Z")
Is there a way to create more than one Tag at a time, or to import them as a TXT file, for example? To clarify my question: is there any official way in MainType to create multiple tags at once, rather than adding them … --- ## [Filter unicode fonts](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/filter-unicode-fonts/13629)
**Author:** [@DAN336](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/DAN336)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/filter-unicode-fonts/13629 "2026-08-20T14:56:11Z")
Is there a way to view/filter only unicode fonts? I would like to preview only Arabic fonts. --- ## [Font State color coding difficult to discern](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/font-state-color-coding-difficult-to-discern/13604)
**Author:** [@Netsrak](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Netsrak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/font-state-color-coding-difficult-to-discern/13604 "2026-07-17T21:12:26Z")
I’m new to MainType and am finding it very useful, but I’ve come across one particular issue with the program which is causing me problems. I have red-green color vision deficiency (deuteranopia), the most common form of… --- ## [Preview not previewing code and other issues on macOS (Version 26.5.0)](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/preview-not-previewing-code-and-other-issues-on-macos-version-26-5-0/13578)
**Author:** [@Manolito\_Mystique](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Manolito_Mystique)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/preview-not-previewing-code-and-other-issues-on-macos-version-26-5-0/13578 "2026-06-18T15:38:33Z")
I just bought FontCreator 16 so that I can use the software on my Mac mini M4. There are three issues that I’m having on the macOS version (26.5.0). When I type something in the text preview bar of the preview panel, w… --- ## [Quickly Resizing Panels](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/quickly-resizing-panels/2236)
**Author:** [@Garamond](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Garamond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/quickly-resizing-panels/2236 "2026-06-13T19:22:39Z")
Great software, but it can always be better! Sometimes you want to see more than what’s visible inside an individual panel, in particular on a small laptop screen. And, to be honest, resizing individual panels with the … --- ## [Can't delete fonts](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/cant-delete-fonts/13581)
**Author:** [@RDP](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/RDP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/cant-delete-fonts/13581 "2026-06-07T15:02:37Z")
Suddenly, about 100 or so fonts that I was looking at for possible inclusion in my library somehow got installed in MainType. They have a red dot next to them. When selected, they don’t offer the option to delete “Select… --- ## [Export report using MainType that shows one line per font containing font name, glyph and character count](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/export-report-using-maintype-that-shows-one-line-per-font-containing-font-name-glyph-and-character-count/13582)
**Author:** [@kabrak1207](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/kabrak1207)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/export-report-using-maintype-that-shows-one-line-per-font-containing-font-name-glyph-and-character-count/13582 "2026-06-07T14:49:24Z")
With MainType I can get a listing that shows the font name, Style, Type, Glyph Count and Character count displayed as one line per font. I want to export that screen to a file. How can I do that? I’m new to MainType. … --- ## [MainType 13: Cannot get Font name or glyphs to display](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-13-cannot-get-font-name-or-glyphs-to-display/13577)
**Author:** [@heathert](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/heathert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-13-cannot-get-font-name-or-glyphs-to-display/13577 "2026-06-05T14:32:53Z")
This typeface is the only one I’m currently having this problem with, but MainType is showing neither sample nor glyphs. Thanks for any recommendations you can give me for having this show up! I even tried exporting it t… --- ## [Can't add new tags in MainType](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/cant-add-new-tags-in-maintype/13313)
**Author:** [@andie750](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/andie750)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/cant-add-new-tags-in-maintype/13313 "2026-05-28T15:20:41Z")
I just bought & installed the standard edition of MainType. (It is a registered copy.) I have tried multiple times to add tags in the Tag Manager, to no avail. :cry: The only tag listed right now is Sans Serif. (I inadve… --- ## [Typekit & Google?](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/typekit-google/6093)
**Author:** [@Paulrus](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Paulrus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/typekit-google/6093 "2026-05-05T20:07:41Z")
Sorry to be the new user who just comes to complain, but… I searched the forums and didn’t see anything other than apps can’t have Typekit access for legal reasons. Suitcase Fusion has had Typekit and Google Fonts for … --- ## [Migrating from Monotype Connect](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/migrating-from-monotype-connect/13522)
**Author:** [@talos72](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/talos72)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/migrating-from-monotype-connect/13522 "2026-04-27T00:27:19Z")
Since Monotype managed to bork Connect I am trying to migrate to Maintype. Issue is all my fonts are organized into folders on Connect. When I did “Collect for Output” it just dumped all fonts into one folder. So I have … --- ## [Incorrect Product Purchased - Request for License Exchange](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/incorrect-product-purchased-request-for-license-exchange/13518)
**Author:** [@1511998](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/1511998)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/incorrect-product-purchased-request-for-license-exchange/13518 "2026-04-19T08:03:57Z")
Dear Support Team, I am writing to request urgent assistance regarding a recent purchase. I accidentally purchased MainType instead of FontCreator. I have not yet activated the account or the license key, and I would l… --- ## [MainType - PTI FusionPro VDP Creator Issue](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-pti-fusionpro-vdp-creator-issue/13512)
**Author:** [@schuckdo](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/schuckdo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-pti-fusionpro-vdp-creator-issue/13512 "2026-04-07T19:56:52Z")
My Graphics department uses Windows 11 and PTI FusionPro VDP Creator to create Variable Data jobs. Over the past 15+ years we’ve used Extensis Suitcase and now Extensis Connect fonts. We don’t have any issues. I have s… --- ## [Question regarding Views: multiple tags and " " blanks in Tag-Name](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/question-regarding-views-multiple-tags-and-blanks-in-tag-name/13459)
**Author:** [@JohnHerowitz](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/JohnHerowitz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/question-regarding-views-multiple-tags-and-blanks-in-tag-name/13459 "2026-01-23T09:39:23Z")
Hi, I’m quite new to Maintype (Version 13). I wonder how it is possible to apply multiple tags in a view. More precisely I want to build a view, which excludes the tags “Symbol” and “Ornament”. I guess it could be somet… --- ## [La visualizzazione del font non è completa](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/la-visualizzazione-del-font-non-e-completa/13402)
**Author:** [@rocalab](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/rocalab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/la-visualizzazione-del-font-non-e-completa/13402 "2025-11-30T07:30:45Z")
Quando vado a visualizzare tutti i caratteri contenuti nel font, mi mancano alcuni simboli --- ## [Traditional font list to crisp list](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/traditional-font-list-to-crisp-list/13367)
**Author:** [@dgood](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/dgood)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/traditional-font-list-to-crisp-list/13367 "2025-10-13T06:59:48Z")
How do I get my screen to look like this when I look for fonts. Can and how do you add multiple fonts so you see them on other programs? --- ## [Maintype license not working on window 11?](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-license-not-working-on-window-11/13355)
**Author:** [@richhelvey](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/richhelvey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-license-not-working-on-window-11/13355 "2025-09-18T13:43:41Z")
I upgraded computers from windows 10 to 11, and now maintype 11 isn’t working because of a license error. I tried reinstalling and putting in the license key I got back when it was first purchased, but it fails to activ… --- ## [Export/Share Font Groups (not actual font files)](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/export-share-font-groups-not-actual-font-files/13347)
**Author:** [@cpking](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/cpking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/export-share-font-groups-not-actual-font-files/13347 "2025-09-08T21:24:49Z")
I’ve posted on this a couple of times with previous versions and am interested to know if anyone has developed a best practice around it. We work as a group with a central file server where all of our font files are hou… --- ## [Database error message in font manager MainType v 12](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/database-error-message-in-font-manager-maintype-v-12/13319)
**Author:** [@scarynurse](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/scarynurse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/database-error-message-in-font-manager-maintype-v-12/13319 "2025-08-21T08:13:18Z")
I have a paid copy of Maintype version 12 professional. i mistakenly installed version 13, then went back to version 12 but im getting an error message Database manager reports database has a serious problem!: The data… --- ## [Refresh not working](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/refresh-not-working/8321)
**Author:** [@cpking](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/cpking)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/refresh-not-working/8321 "2025-08-20T21:14:05Z")
I’ve noticed since the recent update that if I manually attempt to refresh my font folders, nothing happens. Usually I’d get the notification at the bottom right of the screen as it processed new fonts, etc. But now, not… --- ## [Missing info from User Manual?](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/missing-info-from-user-manual/13227)
**Author:** [@heathert](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/heathert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/missing-info-from-user-manual/13227 "2025-08-15T21:25:01Z")
I thought there used to be a little section explaining the symbols used to show what Font Types there were, but I couldn’t find them under the Font Types section. Although I seem to remember that updating the User Manual… --- ## [Registration Failed Error](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/registration-failed-error/13282)
**Author:** [@WarbearPrime](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/WarbearPrime)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/registration-failed-error/13282 "2025-08-02T15:24:09Z")
I just bought the app. Tried the free version for about a day, went yup, want to buy so I can unlock it, but I keep getting Registration Failed. I have done a search, but found nothing that seems to fit my needs for th… --- ## [Moved to New Computer- Fonts folder not linked](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/moved-to-new-computer-fonts-folder-not-linked/8188)
**Author:** [@ConnieR](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/ConnieR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/moved-to-new-computer-fonts-folder-not-linked/8188 "2025-07-29T06:58:29Z")
I recently moved to a new computer. I made a backup on my old computer, and restored the backup on my new computer, so I was able to keep all my sorted groups. However, while all my fonts ARE showing on the new computer,… --- ## [Feedback & Issues with MainType](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/feedback-issues-with-maintype/13244)
**Author:** [@Claudia](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Claudia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/feedback-issues-with-maintype/13244 "2025-07-28T19:15:02Z")
Hi, I “recently” got MainType and after my initial cataloging, tagging etc I have a bunch of questions, issues and feature requests. I’ll put it all into this post since they are partly depended – I hope this is ok. Fi… --- ## [New Windows 11 MainType crashes all the time](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/new-windows-11-maintype-crashes-all-the-time/8581)
**Author:** [@xyz](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/xyz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/new-windows-11-maintype-crashes-all-the-time/8581 "2025-07-21T20:01:28Z")
I had been using MainType for years without any crashes. I am a happy user and paying customer. Now my old Windows got instable and I installed a clean Windows 11; same hardware. My Window is now fixed, all other to… --- ## [Upgrade from 12 to 13 - MainType still crashes](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/upgrade-from-12-to-13-maintype-still-crashes/13108)
**Author:** [@Lt\_Kernal](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Lt_Kernal)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/upgrade-from-12-to-13-maintype-still-crashes/13108 "2025-07-21T20:00:29Z")
I just paid for my upgrade from 12 to 13 and installed it. I have just under 14,000 fonts in the collection, some of them are legacy fonts, some even from CDs, that I keep for reference purposes, sort of like a font mus… [Next page](https://forum.high-logic.com/c/maintype-font-manager/7.md?page=1)