If the Arial font appears corrupted (e.g., only showing in bold), reinstall the font by copying arial.ttf from the C:\Windows\Fonts folder and re-pasting it to trigger a "replace" prompt. :
Use the FLATTEN command on problematic text to reset its Z-values to zero. arial.gfx
: Newer software versions (e.g., AutoCAD 2025) may incorrectly override other TrueType fonts with Arial due to graphics engine conflicts. If the Arial font appears corrupted (e
In extreme cases, some users utilize LISP programs like txtmrg to convert Arial text into native AutoCAD fonts for better stability. In extreme cases, some users utilize LISP programs
: Standard reports often require 11-point or 12-point Arial for clarity and accessibility.
: Because AutoCAD handles elements in 3D, Arial text can sometimes "disappear" if its Z-coordinate (elevation) is not set to zero or if the view is not perpendicular to the text. 3. Recommended Resolutions Adjust Graphics Settings :
Set the GFXDX12 system variable to 0 and restart the application.