When attempting to save your PowerPoint presentations, particularly if you've copied charts or fonts from another file, you might encounter an error message stating, "Some of your fonts cannot be saved with the presentation."

"When I open my presentation, make any alterations, and then save it, PowerPoint displays an error stating 'Some of your fonts cannot be saved with the presentation.' I suspect the issue stems from copying a chart with an embedded font from a Windows PowerPoint presentation. Are there any solutions to resolve this problem? - sourced from Microsoft Community"

You may encounter an issue where you're stuck on a semi-transparent screen, and PowerPoint files become inaccessible. This usually happens when Microsoft PowerPoint doesn't support the fonts you've inserted. However, fear not; this post might just be your lifesaver in such emergencies.

Solution 1: Repair Fonts that Can't be Saved Using Document Repair Software

One of the main reasons behind the "fonts cannot be saved" error is that your PowerPoint files might be corrupted, preventing you from making any modifications. You can attempt to repair your damaged PowerPoint files by addressing the issue with unsaved fonts using a tool like Fixo Document Repair.

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You can utilize this Microsoft Repair tool to assist you in fixing your corrupted PowerPoint presentations like so:

✨Step 1. Download, install, and launch the Fixo Document Repair tool.

You can download this repair tool using the download button we provided or through other official channels. After installation, double-click on the Fixo icon to launch it. Click "File Repair" then "Add Files" to select and fix damaged Word, Excel, PDF, and other documents.

add files to repair documents with Fixo

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Once the documents are added, you can click "Repair" to fix a particular document or choose "Repair All" to repair all the files in the list at once.

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✨Step 3. Preview and save the repaired documents

Now, the files are prepared to be saved. You can also click the eye icon to preview the documents. Upon clicking "Save All," choose "View Repaired" in the subsequent popup window to locate the repaired files.

save repaired documents in Fixo

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Fix 2: Identify the Problematic Slides to Resolve the 'Font Not Available' Issue

One simple yet tedious approach is to review your slides individually to identify the damaged slide and make the necessary changes. This method can also be applicable when you encounter issues with your PowerPoint unable to play media.

Step 1. Copy the first slide, paste it into a new PowerPoint presentation, and then save the new presentation to test if the saving process is seamless.

Step 2. Next, delete the first slide from the new document. Copy the second slide from your old presentation and paste it into the new one. Now, try saving the file.

copy and paste slide one by one

Step 3. Repeat the above process until you locate the problematic slide that won't save. Change the font to a basic font and save the presentation.

If the issue continues, or if you find this method too time-consuming, proceed with the following solutions to repair corrupted PowerPoint files.

Solution 3: Modify Embedded Font Setting to Address Fonts Not Saving

If you've disabled the options for font embedding or selected the incorrect ones, you might encounter the "your fonts cannot be saved with the presentation" error. Simply adjust the settings as follows:

Step 1. Go to the "File" menu and navigate to "Options".

locate options

Step 2. In the Options, find the "Save" panel. Check the "Embed fonts in the file" box under the "Preserve fidelity when sharing this presentation."

Step 3. Choose "Embed all characters (best for editing by other people)" and click "OK". You can now save your files again.

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FAQs on Some Fonts Cannot Be Saved with the Presentation

You can read this section to obtain more relevant information on the topic and better address your issue.

1. Why aren't my fonts working in PowerPoint?

The most common reason for this issue is that someone opens the file without having the required fonts installed on their computer. If PowerPoint cannot locate the font, it might fail to display and save your presentation correctly.

2. How do you resolve issues where some fonts cannot be saved with the presentation?

You can modify the font settings, identify the problematic slide, and replace the font it uses. If your PowerPoint files are corrupted, utilize tools like Fixo Document Repair to assist in recovery.

3. How do I remove a font from PowerPoint that cannot be saved?

Follow these steps:

    1. Open PowerPoint on your PC and load your files.
    2. Navigate to "File" > "Options" > "Save."
    3. Under "Preserve fidelity when sharing this presentation," uncheck the option to "Embed fonts in the file."

Final Words

In this post, we've examined three effective solutions for the "some of your fonts cannot be saved with the presentation" error message. You can readily resolve it by altering the problematic slides and embedded font settings. If these methods prove unsuccessful, it's highly probable that your PowerPoint files are corrupted, and that's where Fixo Document Repair tool excels.