DFONT File: What is it?

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DFONT File Summary

The DFONT File Extension has one primary file type, Mac OS X Data Fork Font format, and can be opened with two distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Apple (Font Book software). These files can be categorized as Font Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for DFONT files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you would like to learn more about DFONT files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic DFONT file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Sorts of DFONT Files


Chief DFONT Description

.DFONT
Formatting:.dfont
File Type:Mac OS X Data Fork Font

DFONT is a standard font format used by Mac OS X. Font contents are stored in the data fork part of the file instead of the resource fork.

Programmer: Open Source
Function:Font Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dfont

Software Programs That Open The Mac OS X Data Fork Font:


Font Book by Apple

Mac

DFONTSplitter by Open Source

Windows
Mac

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DFONT Demand


OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding DFONT Issues


Frequent DFONT Opening Issues

Font Book Removed

When you double-click your DFONT file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Font Book missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your DFONT because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have Font Book installed, and you know of another program to open your DFONT file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of Font Book is Installed

In other instances, your Mac OS X Data Fork Font file version may not be supported by your version of Font Book. Visit the Apple website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Font Book. Your Mac OS X Data Fork Font file was probably created by a newer release of Font Book than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of DFONT file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: Not having the right Font Book version on your computer can cause problems opening DFONT files.


Additional DFONT Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Font Book version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DFONT files. If you're still experiencing problems opening DFONT files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • DFONT file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Corruption of the DFONT file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the DFONT format
  • DFONT file corruption
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your DFONT
  • Device drivers for DFONT-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your Mac OS X Data Fork Font file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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