# MainType - Support **URL:** https://forum.high-logic.com/c/maintype-font-manager/maintype-support/32.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 - Support category](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/about-the-maintype-support-category/35)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2005, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/about-the-maintype-support-category/35 "2005-12-06T01:36:15Z")
Get help with MainType here. Please do not post feature requests or bug reports here. --- ## [What is a font?](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/what-is-a-font/13698)
**Author:** [@Nivek](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Nivek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/what-is-a-font/13698 "2026-11-10T14:41:09Z")
I have 1,614 files in my fonts folder. How does that exceed your 2,500 limit? Why do I feel lied to? --- ## [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 … --- ## [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. --- ## [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. … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [What is this Font Type?](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/what-is-this-font-type/13226)
**Author:** [@heathert](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/heathert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/what-is-this-font-type/13226 "2025-07-05T01:40:38Z")
What is the little O with an m layered on top of it? --- ## [MainType download variants](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-download-variants/13209)
**Author:** [@kstingel](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/kstingel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/maintype-download-variants/13209 "2025-06-28T10:38:14Z")
Is there a MainType Professional download or is the software level dependant on the registration code entered? I downloaded the Free version to tinker with it before I purchased the Pro version. --- ## [Remove fonts from database](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/remove-fonts-from-database/13137)
**Author:** [@typodar](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/typodar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/remove-fonts-from-database/13137 "2025-06-19T13:19:38Z")
Please implement a way to not only to delete/uninstall fonts, but also remove it from the database. Re-installing the wholel application just to update (or better re-create) the database is extremely burdensome. --- ## [No view panel can be found](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/no-view-panel-can-be-found/13152)
**Author:** [@Andy](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Andy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/no-view-panel-can-be-found/13152 "2025-06-06T15:26:07Z")
I am using the evaluation and cannot find the “view” panel. Also, the “default” layout is not what is default on initial installation. --- ## [Can't install v. 13 Pro](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/cant-install-v-13-pro/13150)
**Author:** [@paulchandler](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/paulchandler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/cant-install-v-13-pro/13150 "2025-06-06T03:27:17Z")
I’ve been unsuccessful at installing the v. 13 upgrade. I followed the instructions about clearing the existing registration Start MainType. Go to the about box (Help → About…). Press this key: “C”. On the middle of t… --- ## [Disable update notification](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/disable-update-notification/13140)
**Author:** [@gosu](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/gosu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/disable-update-notification/13140 "2025-06-03T11:48:10Z")
I’m using MainType 12.0 Professional Edition. How can I disable this annoying popup? --- ## [Save As or export](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/save-as-or-export/13125)
**Author:** [@Purplep65](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/Purplep65)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/save-as-or-export/13125 "2025-05-27T23:22:49Z")
Hello. Can I not save as or export text on the free download version? --- ## [Limit to fonts in a Group?](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/limit-to-fonts-in-a-group/13114)
**Author:** [@irenefrie](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/irenefrie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/limit-to-fonts-in-a-group/13114 "2025-05-25T20:10:37Z")
I’m using MainType 13 Professional, Windows 11. Is there a limit to the number of fonts that can be added to a group? Thanks for your help. --- ## [Grid Font View](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/grid-font-view/8019)
**Author:** [@bobaboba](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/bobaboba)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/grid-font-view/8019 "2025-05-23T10:32:40Z")
Does it have Grid View? I mean to font be like in 3 rows, so you can browse through them faster. Didn’t find that option, so asking here --- ## [Search for fonts with data at specific codepoint](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/search-for-fonts-with-data-at-specific-codepoint/13062)
**Author:** [@elipsett](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/elipsett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/search-for-fonts-with-data-at-specific-codepoint/13062 "2025-05-22T04:41:06Z")
The function I have always wanted and never found is to be able to search for fonts that have glyph data at a specific codepoint. For example, find only sans serif fonts that include the character Ž. Obviously this may … --- ## [export font](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/export-font/8586)
**Author:** [@youemailme](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/youemailme)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/export-font/8586 "2025-04-03T06:51:09Z")
The other day, I right-clicked on a font in Main Type, clicked on export, and it saved on the desktop, and from there I could zip it to send it. Today I do the same steps, but there’s nothing added to the desktop. Window… --- ## [Changing preview column](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/changing-preview-column/8582)
**Author:** [@youemailme](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/youemailme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/changing-preview-column/8582 "2025-04-01T22:08:16Z")
Don’t know what I did, but the preview column shows “the quick brown fox…” for every font. It used to show the font name, in that font. Can’t for the life of me find how to change it back. Not only that, but it shows a r… --- ## [Query database?](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/query-database/8575)
**Author:** [@asherber](https://forum.high-logic.com/u/asherber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.high-logic.com/t/query-database/8575 "2025-03-18T08:37:50Z")
Is there any way to directly query the MainType database? It appears to be a sqlite database, but I’m not able to open it with normal sqlite tools. [Next page](https://forum.high-logic.com/c/maintype-font-manager/maintype-support/32.md?page=1)