How to Fix Selected Font Failed During Last Operation Error in Photoshop

If you’re working in Adobe Photoshop and encounter the message, "Selected font failed during last operation. If the problem persists, please disable the font," don’t worry—it’s a common issue, especially after an unexpected shutdown or power cut. Here’s a quick guide to help you troubleshoot and fix this error in just a few steps.

Why This Error Happens

This error generally occurs when you’re working on a design in Photoshop, and your computer suddenly shuts down, potentially due to a power failure. The next time you open your saved file, you might notice unexpected behavior, such as missing fonts or this persistent error message. Fortunately, clearing temporary files and font cache can resolve it.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Clear Temporary Files

Open the Run Dialog: Go to the Start menu, type Run, and press Enter.
Access the Temp Folder: In the Run dialog, type %temp% and press Enter. This opens the temporary folder on your computer.
Delete Temporary Files: Select all files in this folder and delete them. If some files can’t be deleted because they’re in use, skip those and proceed with the rest.

Step 2: Clear Additional Temporary Files

Open Run Again: Repeat the steps above to open the Run dialog.
Type temp: This opens another temporary folder where more system files may be stored.
Delete Files Here Too: Select all files in this temp folder and delete them.

Step 3: Delete the Font Cache in Photoshop

Open Your User Folder:
- Go to This PC → C Drive → Users → [Your Username].
Access AppData:
- If you don’t see the AppData folder, it might be hidden. You can enable hidden files by going to the View tab and selecting Show Hidden Items.
Navigate to the Font Cache:
- Go to AppData → Roaming → Adobe → [Your Photoshop Version].
- Inside this folder, find the CT Font Cache folder.
Delete Font Cache Files:
- Delete any cache files in the CT Font Cache folder, or delete the folder itself to reset Photoshop's font cache.

Step 4: Restart Photoshop

Once you’ve cleared the temporary files and font cache, restart Photoshop and open your project again. This should resolve the error, and your fonts should load correctly.

Final Thoughts

By following these steps, you should be able to clear the "Selected Font Failed" error in Photoshop, allowing you to get back to designing without disruptions. If you encounter any issues with these steps, leave a comment below, and we’ll do our best to help you.