restrictedfont

noun

UK /rɪˈstrɪktɪd fɒnt/

US /rɪˈstrɪktɪd fɑːnt/

A restricted font is a special kind of lettering that only certain people or computers are allowed to use.

The designer could not open the file because it used a restricted font.

SYNONYMS

licensed font protected typeface limited-use font locked font

RELATED WORDS

typeface font license copyright typography embedding

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A font that a system blocks from being embedded or shared.

The document viewer flagged the restricted font and refused to embed it.

3. A typeface available only to approved users under a subscription.

Only premium members can download this restricted font.

4. A font with limited character coverage, missing many symbols.

That restricted font cannot display Chinese characters.