How can I remove a font from Windows 11 when it says the font is in use?

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Asked By MellowCedar42 On

I installed a font on Windows 11, and now text on many websites is displaying in that font. I want to uninstall it or stop it from being used, but Windows says the font is currently in use. The usual instructions refer to older Control Panel options that are no longer available, and I cannot find a way to access font properties or delete the file. Is there a straightforward way to identify what is using the font and remove it?

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Answered By BrightOtter7 On

First change the setting that selected the font back to the original or default font. Check the browser’s appearance or font settings, along with any Windows personalization or accessibility settings. Once nothing is configured to use it, open Settings > Personalization > Fonts, select the font, and use the uninstall option. Windows may refuse to remove a font while an application is actively using it.

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How can I tell which application or setting is currently using the font?

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