Why is the font in Chrome messed up?
by Jason Unger, FounderNow that Forrest has told you how much we love using Google Fonts on all of our projects, I do have one gripe to share. Show
And in the grand scheme of things, it isn’t the biggest problem – but it certainly can be a nuisance. You see, for some reason, Google Fonts don’t always render correctly in Chrome. Yes, you read that right – the browser that Google makes, Chrome, doesn’t always display Google Fonts as they should. Bizarre, right? (This is usually a PC-only issue; the Mac version of Chrome displays Google Fonts correctly.) Here’s the Issue. And Then How to Fix It.What happens is letters tend to get cut off on the first load of the page. The full letter often will display when you refresh the page (or when you head to a second page on the site), but when first visiting the site, things can definitely look out of whack. According to the Chrome development team, this issue should be fixed in a release of Chrome scheduled for July, but in the meantime, here’s how you can fix it. The simplest way to ensure the font renders correctly in Chrome on a PC is to download it from Google Fonts, convert it to a Webfont, and host it yourself. It’s a three-step process.
It works great. You get the font you want, and don’t have to worry about cross-browser compatibility. Probably the more frustrating thing is that font rendering has been an issue for Chrome for a few years now — so it’s not a new problem. I’m not holding my breath that this July update promised by the Chrome team will fix the issue, but I sure hope it does. Featured image via Patrick Shampine.  About Jason UngerJason Unger is the Founder of Digital Ink. He built his first website on Geocities, and hasn't looked back since. Digital Ink tells stories for forward-thinking businesses, mission-driven organizations, and marketing and technology agencies in need of a creative and digital partner. Other Stories You May LikeGoogle Chrome is taking over as one of the most important applications on our computers, largely due to our workflow becoming more web-centric. Thus, when browser errors appear, it becomes extremely annoying. One such error as reported by the users is when the Chrome font renders incorrectly, and the Chrome fonts look bad. Here, I shall discuss how to fix errors regarding text not displaying correctly in Chrome. Contents
Why Does Chrome Fonts Look Bad?After countless hours of searching for a plausible reason, it can be safely concluded that the error is related to the hardware on your computer, rather than some software bug that is causing this. A recent software update or have an app installation may have changed Chrome font. More likely, it is possible that the hardware installed on your computer may be malfunctioning and requires troubleshooting if you see that the Chrome fonts look bad. Let us take a look at some simple solutions that you can apply to solve this error. [Fixed] Text Not Displaying Correctly In Chrome; Chrome Fonts Look BadSince this is have most probably a hardware issue, updating the device drivers should help solve this error. Here are some fixes you can apply if you see bad Chrome fonts. Solution 1: Change ClearType Text StatusClearType is the setting in Windows 10 that fixes blurry text on screen using calibration settings. Available since windows XP, ClearType text is turned on by default, but you can fine tune it from the control panel. Simply open Windows Search using Win + S keyboard
shortcut, and type Adjust ClearType text. Open the appropriate option by clicking on the entry and Solution 2: Update Graphics DriversThe device drivers are responsible for the proper communication between the hardware and the operating system. If you see that Chrome fonts look bad and text is not displayed correctly, you can attempt to fix this by updating the drivers responsible for have your graphics hardware. Check out this article to find out more about device drivers in Windows 10. Solution 3: Reinstall Google ChromeIf the solutions above did not help you and you see only Chrome font changed, try reinstalling Google Chrome. Uninstall Google Chrome from the Programs and Features section of the Control Panel, and then use a third party junk cleaner to remove the residual files. Alternatively, use a third party batch uninstallers to remove the residual files at once as well. Then visit the official Google Chrome website and install a fresh copy of the browser on your computer. Wrapping UpSo there you have it. Now you know how to fix if you see Chrome fonts look bad on your computer. Comment below if you found this useful, and to discuss further the same. Why is my font messed up in Chrome?Check Font Settings from Google Chrome
Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner. Step 2: Go to Settings and search for Fonts. Step 3: Select Customize Fonts menu. Step 4: You can check font size and select different font styles from the same menu.
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Serif fonts are also considered to be easier to read, thanks to the more distinct letter shapes, something that Google's new font expands on by virtue of being a variable font that can automatically change and optimize the letterforms for different size displays.
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