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## [Fontbase Organize Screen](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-organize-screen/2043)

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**Author:** [@Matty](https://forum.fontba.se/u/Matty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-organize-screen/2043 "2026-10-23T20:46:54Z")

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Hi Yuriy For my understanding: I just now updated from 2026.5.23 to the latest version (windows) and encountered that you have split the window into three parts? Before if ALL were shown and I clicked to one font I went…

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## [Impossible to minimize window after previous update?](https://forum.fontba.se/t/impossible-to-minimize-window-after-previous-update/1925)

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**Author:** [@NK.DK](https://forum.fontba.se/u/NK.DK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/impossible-to-minimize-window-after-previous-update/1925 "2026-10-23T16:43:49Z")

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Please include the flowing when reporting a bug: Your operating system- Windows 11 Operating system version-25H2 (?) FontBase version- 2026.3.0 What actions caused the issue-Updating the program. not to this, but the p…

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## [Hide Specific Subfolders from FontBase Folder View](https://forum.fontba.se/t/hide-specific-subfolders-from-fontbase-folder-view/2026)

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**Author:** [@evo7force](https://forum.fontba.se/u/evo7force)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/hide-specific-subfolders-from-fontbase-folder-view/2026 "2026-10-21T12:06:50Z")

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Hi FontBase Team, It would be great to have an option to hide specific subfolders from the folder view in FontBase without deleting or removing them from the actual folder structure. I organise my fonts by font family,…

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## [FontBase 2026.7.0 – All fonts disappeared, but database and collections remain intact](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-2026-7-0-all-fonts-disappeared-but-database-and-collections-remain-intact/2038)

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**Author:** [@Mat](https://forum.fontba.se/u/Mat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-2026-7-0-all-fonts-disappeared-but-database-and-collections-remain-intact/2038 "2026-10-20T19:36:55Z")

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Hi, I’m experiencing a strange issue with FontBase 2026.7.0 on Windows 10. My entire font library has disappeared from the interface. The All, Active, and Inactive sections show 0 fonts, and all my existing folders app…

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## [Can't add a folder inside an existing folder](https://forum.fontba.se/t/cant-add-a-folder-inside-an-existing-folder/2040)

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**Author:** [@jkolker](https://forum.fontba.se/u/jkolker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/cant-add-a-folder-inside-an-existing-folder/2040 "2026-10-20T19:18:30Z")

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In the previous version, I could add a new folder to an existing folder. I would select the folder I wanted, add a new folder, and it would appear under it. Now, it doesn’t matter what folder I select; it puts it at th…

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## [I am having descrepancies in my list](https://forum.fontba.se/t/i-am-having-descrepancies-in-my-list/2041)

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**Author:** [@aimeeharrisondesigns](https://forum.fontba.se/u/aimeeharrisondesigns)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/i-am-having-descrepancies-in-my-list/2041 "2026-10-20T19:14:24Z")

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Please include the flowing when reporting a bug: Your operating system Operating system version FontBase version What actions caused the issue If possible, attach a screenshot Windows 10 Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.…

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## [Watched folder issue](https://forum.fontba.se/t/watched-folder-issue/2014)

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**Author:** [@mostafarabi](https://forum.fontba.se/u/mostafarabi)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/watched-folder-issue/2014 "2026-10-20T19:10:25Z")

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i cant create a watched folder - Windows 11- steps: add + Watched folder selecting the folder from the opened window nothing added to the app Note: i can add normal folders to the app normally, but it’s not updating …

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## [FontBase 2026.7.0 (Windows 10 22H2): renderer process spins at ~75% of a core while idle/minimized](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-2026-7-0-windows-10-22h2-renderer-process-spins-at-75-of-a-core-while-idle-minimized/2032)

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**Author:** [@threestepsahead](https://forum.fontba.se/u/threestepsahead)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-2026-7-0-windows-10-22h2-renderer-process-spins-at-75-of-a-core-while-idle-minimized/2032 "2026-10-19T07:48:48Z")

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Environment: FontBase 2026.7.0, Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (19045.7725), i7-14700K, 128 GB RAM, library root F:\_FontBase\\FontBase (42 files), ~2,250 activated fonts in %LOCALAPPDATA%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Fonts\\FontBase. Symptom: …

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## [FontBase light dark & theme work in progress — thoughts?](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-light-dark-theme-work-in-progress-thoughts/42)

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**Author:** [@dominik](https://forum.fontba.se/u/dominik)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-light-dark-theme-work-in-progress-thoughts/42 "2026-10-17T13:22:54Z")

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Working on light and dark themes for FontBase. Here’s a preview of the light one. What do you think?

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## [FontBase Plugin not recognized by InDesign](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-plugin-not-recognized-by-indesign/2013)

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**Author:** [@theprintress](https://forum.fontba.se/u/theprintress)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-plugin-not-recognized-by-indesign/2013 "2026-10-17T08:16:27Z")

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Every time I open InDesign (Version 21.6) I get Adobe InDesign does not recognize FONTBASE-WIN-INDESIGN-2026.PLN as a valid plug-in. Please reinstall the FONTBASE-WIN-INDESIGN-2026.PLN plug-in and restart InDesign. Fo…

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## [How do I hide unlicensed fonts in type sample window](https://forum.fontba.se/t/how-do-i-hide-unlicensed-fonts-in-type-sample-window/2029)

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**Author:** [@cfmdesigns](https://forum.fontba.se/u/cfmdesigns)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/how-do-i-hide-unlicensed-fonts-in-type-sample-window/2029 "2026-10-10T16:02:50Z")

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My sample list is cluttered with boxed X’s. How can I hide unlicensed fonts? I only want to scroll through fonts I can use. Mac OS Tahoe 26.6.2 FontBase 2026.7.0

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## [\[Feature request\] Sorting for "Similar" section](https://forum.fontba.se/t/feature-request-sorting-for-similar-section/2028)

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**Author:** [@crisalarconworks](https://forum.fontba.se/u/crisalarconworks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/feature-request-sorting-for-similar-section/2028 "2026-10-08T23:41:16Z")

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This is an amazing addition! I’m wondering if we can have some way of sorting the list with different criteria. Right now it’s alphabetically sorted, which is nice, but in here we are looking for the most similar altern…

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## [Sidecard UI hierarchy improvements](https://forum.fontba.se/t/sidecard-ui-hierarchy-improvements/2027)

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**Author:** [@evo7force](https://forum.fontba.se/u/evo7force)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/sidecard-ui-hierarchy-improvements/2027 "2026-10-08T01:03:21Z")

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Hi FontBase Team, Just wanted to share some feedback on the folder sidebar UI as a designer. I organise most of my fonts by font family, with subfolders for TTF, OTF and web font versions. I also have some fonts organi…

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## [Font Folders no longer display fonts](https://forum.fontba.se/t/font-folders-no-longer-display-fonts/2019)

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**Author:** [@Damo74](https://forum.fontba.se/u/Damo74)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/font-folders-no-longer-display-fonts/2019 "2026-10-06T10:23:51Z")

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Windows 11 Fontbase 2026.6.0 Hi Our font management program has suddenly stopped working correctly across three of our workstations. The main issue is that the font folders are no longer displaying the fonts containe…

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## [Windows on ARM Compatibility](https://forum.fontba.se/t/windows-on-arm-compatibility/1529)

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**Author:** [@bdesigner84](https://forum.fontba.se/u/bdesigner84)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/windows-on-arm-compatibility/1529 "2026-10-05T10:18:53Z")

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I’m interested in potentially upgrading to a new Surface Pro in the near future, and I’m investigating any potential compatibility issues with the recent Snapdragon X ARM devices. Does FontBase currently work on Windows …

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## [Font style selection resets to first style in Family View](https://forum.fontba.se/t/font-style-selection-resets-to-first-style-in-family-view/2024)

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**Author:** [@evo7force](https://forum.fontba.se/u/evo7force)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/font-style-selection-resets-to-first-style-in-family-view/2024 "2026-10-05T10:03:36Z")

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Operating system: Windows 11 Operating system version: \[add your Windows 11 version/build\] FontBase version: 2026.6.0 What actions caused the issue Open FontBase and go to Organise. Select a font family. Click…

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## [Access Expired?](https://forum.fontba.se/t/access-expired/1741)

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**Author:** [@Wendell\_Burke](https://forum.fontba.se/u/Wendell_Burke)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/access-expired/1741 "2026-10-05T01:25:41Z")

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Hello, I recently opened Fontbase and am seeing in the upper left hand corner, “Access Expired”, but this can’t be as my account is up to date and always has been, I logged out, then back in. I restarted my computer, bu…

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## [FontBase shows no fonts on Windows, even though they're detected](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-shows-no-fonts-on-windows-even-though-theyre-detected/1993)

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**Author:** [@nikiplamenov](https://forum.fontba.se/u/nikiplamenov)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/fontbase-shows-no-fonts-on-windows-even-though-theyre-detected/1993 "2026-10-03T08:31:10Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been using FontBase for a long time, but recently it stopped displaying any fonts on my Windows 11 machine. As you can see in the attached screenshot, FontBase says: “So lonely here. Try adding some…

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## [Improve the scrolling UX in the font list](https://forum.fontba.se/t/improve-the-scrolling-ux-in-the-font-list/2018)

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**Author:** [@xc70](https://forum.fontba.se/u/xc70)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/improve-the-scrolling-ux-in-the-font-list/2018 "2026-10-01T20:41:04Z")

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Hi! Your operating system: macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 FontBase version: 2026.6.0 (2026.6.0) What actions caused the issue: End of scroll I wanted to add a screenshot, but I received this notice: An error occurred: Sorry, you …

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## [Add "Ignore" function - Hidden files in Watched Folders](https://forum.fontba.se/t/add-ignore-function-hidden-files-in-watched-folders/2015)

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**Author:** [@xc70](https://forum.fontba.se/u/xc70)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/add-ignore-function-hidden-files-in-watched-folders/2015 "2026-10-01T08:55:28Z")

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Hi! Your operating system: macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 FontBase version: 2026.6.0 (2026.6.0) What actions caused the issue: hiden files/folders I wanted to add a screenshot, but I received this notice: An error occurred: Sorry…

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## [Watched Folders do not work in windows 10](https://forum.fontba.se/t/watched-folders-do-not-work-in-windows-10/2011)

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**Author:** [@SLyon](https://forum.fontba.se/u/SLyon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/watched-folders-do-not-work-in-windows-10/2011 "2026-09-25T20:55:37Z")

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Just setup FontBase as a paid user and tried to add a watched folder that is on a local drive and it did not work. I also tried to reference a folder on my C drive and that did not work. Please advise. I can supply a vid…

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## [Collections LOST](https://forum.fontba.se/t/collections-lost/2012)

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**Author:** [@manuel](https://forum.fontba.se/u/manuel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/collections-lost/2012 "2026-09-25T11:53:31Z")

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This is the third time this has happend, the collections folder that was full with all my clients fonts classified is lost after updating… MAC OS 26.5.2 (25F84) FontBase version 2026.5.23 Update

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## [Macos: Can't activate fonts](https://forum.fontba.se/t/macos-cant-activate-fonts/2009)

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**Author:** [@daggett\_b](https://forum.fontba.se/u/daggett_b)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/macos-cant-activate-fonts/2009 "2026-09-17T07:33:09Z")

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My system macos 26.7. FontBase 2026.5.23 After updating to macos 26.7 I can’t activate any local fonts or remote fonts (e.g. Google). I tried resetting folder/file permission in System Settings \> Full Disk Access or …

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## [Next Update release?](https://forum.fontba.se/t/next-update-release/2008)

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**Author:** [@koenibobini](https://forum.fontba.se/u/koenibobini)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/next-update-release/2008 "2026-09-15T17:36:29Z")

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When is new update coming out?

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## [Text samples only show the letter 'A'](https://forum.fontba.se/t/text-samples-only-show-the-letter-a/2003)

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**Author:** [@koenibobini](https://forum.fontba.se/u/koenibobini)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/text-samples-only-show-the-letter-a/2003 "2026-09-15T17:00:57Z")

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OS: Tahoe Apple M3 Max OS Version: 26.6.2 FontBase version: 2026.5.23 What actions caused the issue: Nothing, started randomly and has been ongoing for months Tried resetting all text sample previews, cleari…

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## [Linux AppImage attempts to install macOS Adobe plugins and requests root access](https://forum.fontba.se/t/linux-appimage-attempts-to-install-macos-adobe-plugins-and-requests-root-access/2005)

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**Author:** [@smartin](https://forum.fontba.se/u/smartin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/linux-appimage-attempts-to-install-macos-adobe-plugins-and-requests-root-access/2005 "2026-09-15T08:57:09Z")

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After signing in to FontBase 2026.5.23 AppImage on Ubuntu 26.04.1 and activating the Awesome subscription, FontBase opens a PolicyKit authentication dialog requesting root privileges. Inspecting the running process show…

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## [Sort out fonts not tagged](https://forum.fontba.se/t/sort-out-fonts-not-tagged/56)

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**Author:** [@tsaritzky](https://forum.fontba.se/u/tsaritzky)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/sort-out-fonts-not-tagged/56 "2026-09-09T15:06:00Z")

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I’m trying to sort out the fonts that aren’t tagged and have typed #!typeface/tagged per your tips document but it is not bringing anything up. Is there something I’m missing? I look forward to being able to sort fonts …

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## [InDesign plugin not valid after 21.5.1 update](https://forum.fontba.se/t/indesign-plugin-not-valid-after-21-5-1-update/2002)

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**Author:** [@srf](https://forum.fontba.se/u/srf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/indesign-plugin-not-valid-after-21-5-1-update/2002 "2026-08-14T07:05:04Z")

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After InDesign is updated to 21.5.1 the FontBase plugin isn’t loading with the error message: Adobe InDesign does not recognise FONTBASE-WIN-INDESIGN-2026.PLN as a valid plug-in. Please reinstall the FONTBASE-WIN-INDES…

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## [Unable to access paid account](https://forum.fontba.se/t/unable-to-access-paid-account/2001)

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**Author:** [@jpstats](https://forum.fontba.se/u/jpstats)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/unable-to-access-paid-account/2001 "2026-08-14T05:59:55Z")

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I mistakenly signed up and paid for fontbase awesome using the wrong email (jpstats@pm.me). I then registered that email with Proton so I could get in. This failed. Even Forgot Password doesn’t send me anything. And now …

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## [All preferences/catalogs/likes etc. vanished on re-installation to FB version 2026.4.1](https://forum.fontba.se/t/all-preferences-catalogs-likes-etc-vanished-on-re-installation-to-fb-version-2026-4-1/1932)

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**Author:** [@ElRobboz](https://forum.fontba.se/u/ElRobboz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.fontba.se/t/all-preferences-catalogs-likes-etc-vanished-on-re-installation-to-fb-version-2026-4-1/1932 "2026-08-12T05:50:59Z")

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Hi there, Currently, I am using Windows 11 Version 24H2. I was having issues with a previous version of FontBase (version ??) not loading—the icon in the startup bar continually showed the popup ‘starting…’ when I hove…

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