Adobe Reader - Cannot find or create the font .'Some characters may not display or print correctly.

How to resolve the error "Cannot find or create the font ' * ' . Some characters may not display or print correctly.

Problem/Question

Adobe Reader throws an application error that says "Cannot find or create the font ' * ' . Some characters may not display or print correctly.

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Overview

This article attempts to explain why these issues might occur and how to resolve.

This issue can occur when someone sends over a PDF file that contains fonts that the version of Adobe you are using does not have the the fonts locally. 

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Solution

Edit - Preferences (or Ctrl+K) - Page Display - UNCHECK "Use local fonts".

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