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I can't find the Marlett font but I'm sure it's installed. Where did it go?

By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com

Question: I can't find the Marlett font but I'm sure it's installed. Where did it go?

Because the Marlett font is necessary for rendering buttons (arrows, checkboxes, etc.) properly for Windows it's set as a hidden file in your Fonts folder for safety.

Answer: If you want to see the Marlett font (and other hidden files):

  1. Go to View | Folder Options...
  2. Select the View tab
  3. Find Hidden Files in the Advanced settings list
  4. Select Show All Files
  5. Click OK
Marlett should now show up in your Fonts folder. Just remember not to delete it!

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