Bullet Points Don't Display Correctly (Corrupt Font?

Do Alt codes work in Office?

• Alt + 7
◘ Alt + 8

I've attempted to replace the font myself. The font just numbers, presumably because you can't replace it while it is in use. Perhaps starting Windows with Advanced Options and opening command prompt then replacing the font in Command Prompt would work. (which I'll promptly post instructions on how to do)

Okay, first download the symbol.ttf file that I linked you to.
Then, place it in C:\. Just C:\, not C:\windows or anything else. Just double-click C:\ and put it in there.
Subsequently, click the Start button and Power.
Next, hold Shift and click Restart.
The computer will restart and you will see a blue Advanced Options screen.
Click Troubleshoot (move your mouse).
Click Command Prompt.
Choose a user.
Type the password for the user. If it has no password, just leave it blank.
In command prompt, type D: and press Enter.
Now type dir and press Enter.
Make sure that you have folders "Users" and "Windows". If you don't, type A: then B: then C: and so on, until typing dir shows the folders.
Once you have found the letter of the windows drive, type del *letter*\windows\fonts\symbol.ttf and press Enter.
Now type copy *letter*:\symbol.ttf *letter*:\windows\fonts and press Enter.
Close the Command Prompt window.
Click Continue.

And the problem should be fixed.

If this sounds hard, I will be uploading a video soon. :)

I'm not sure what alt codes are suppose to do. Pressing alt+7 or alt+8 doesn't seem to be doing anything within Microsoft Word.

Thanks You for your instructions but I found an easier way. I downloaded the Take Ownership reg file and took control of the fonts folder that way. It unfortunately didn't fix the problem. I have your font file installed and replaced in the fonts folder but my bullet points are still not working.

gohan2091 said:

I'm not sure what alt codes are suppose to do. Pressing alt+7 or alt+8 doesn't seem to be doing anything within Microsoft Word. Thanks You for your instructions but I found an easier way. I downloaded the Take Ownership reg file and took control of the fonts folder that way. It unfortunately didn't fix the problem. I have your font file installed and replaced in the fonts folder but my bullet points are still not working.

No. You cannot replace the font while the system is in operation because it is being used. Replacing the symbols font will just add an invisible numbered file. You need to open the command prompt in advanced options when the os is not running to be able to replace the symbol font. The video will be posted soon. I was just hung up with something else.

To install new fonts you must login with an Administrator account. Another way is to open the classic Control Panel (search for control to see the link) and then open Fonts. Then drag and drop the TTF file there to install it. Replace when asked.

Only 12 hours late, but here it is!

You could press Win+X and select to open a Command Prompt as Administrator. Then execute sfc /scannow This will fix any errors in system files and may solve your problem. Another thought is you may use a non-supported locale. Search for Language and click to open the Language control. Then on the left click Change date, time and number formats. Click the Administrative tab and then click Change system locale. Set that to your own language and see if the font problems fix.