
Retired Fonts List: Complete Guide to Replacing Unavailable Fonts
When a font becomes unavailable due to third-party service changes, it must be retired from our system. Retired fonts can't be used in new locations or sites, but alternative fonts are always available.
How to Handle Retired Fonts
To duplicate a site with retired fonts:
- Replace all retired fonts before duplication
- Check current fonts against the retired fonts list
- Follow replacement steps based on your version
For Version 7.1:
- Open site styles
- Click > next to Fonts
- Locate retired fonts in Titles, Paragraphs, Buttons, or Miscellaneous
- Select new fonts for each retired font setting
For Version 7.0:
- Open site styles
- Find style adjustments using retired fonts
- Select replacement fonts
- Check different pages if adjustments aren't visible
Custom CSS Considerations Remove any retired fonts from custom CSS before site duplication to avoid errors.
Popular Font Replacements When retiring fonts, similar alternatives are provided to maintain design consistency.
List of Retired Fonts
The following fonts are no longer available:
- Abadi (all variations)
- Alternate Gothic (No. 1 D, 2 D, 3 D)
- Antique Olive (all variations)
- Balloon (all variations)
- Baskerville URW
- Baucher Gothic URW (all variations)
- [continued list of all fonts mentioned in original content]
Important Notes
- Font retirement is permanent
- Always check font availability before site duplication
- Consider using a new font package if you can't locate all retired fonts
- Custom font settings will be lost when switching to a new font package
For specific alternatives to retired fonts, consult the current font library or contact support for recommendations.
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