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Fonts in Steam Overlay randomly changed to Courier New

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#3923 · opened 2015-07-13 by bulikandryo786 · updated 2018-12-21 · 9 comments · github
Bbulikandryo786 2015-07-13 github

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I don't know how this happened, but for some reason the font normally displayed in the steam overlay changed to courier new. This happened after I was editing some L4D2 configs to try to get splitscreen to work, if that narrows it down at all. I don't see how that would affect the steam overlay for all games, but shit happens I guess. Please fix this, it's a pain to read, and if it is just something I did, please tell me how to get things back to normal.

Bbulikandryo786 2015-07-13 github

Restarting steam fixed this, but you guys might wanna still look into it. No idea wtf happened.

Eevilblade666 2015-09-18 github

Just exactly the same thing happened to my Steam, also reverting back to normal on the next start. So I may confirm this happens sometimes for whatever reason.

OONicholai 2016-01-23 github

This happens after switching to Big Picture Mode, then back to desktop.

Zz3ntu 2016-05-05 github

I have the same issue right now. I will try restarting. EDIT: Restarting steam fixed it.

Fflooferoo 2016-05-22 github

I found that the best way to fix this problem permanently is by installing a Steam Skin/Theme.

MMarkDDR 2016-07-25 github

If you install microsoft fonts, then opening and closing big picture will not change the font on the overlay. I think the important font is Arial though I could be wrong. If it is then you could probably get away with installing a font of your choosing as Arial.

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2018-11-16 github

Hello, is anyone still experiencing this issue on an up to date system?

Zz3ntu 2018-11-17 github

What I've tested (on Arch Linux with linux-steam-integration):

  1. Launch steam
  2. Launch game - fonts are fine in overlay
  3. Enter big picture mode
  4. Launch game - fonts are fine in overlay
  5. Exit big picture mode
  6. Launch game - fonts are still fine in overlay
Kkisak-valve maintainer 2018-12-21 github

Thanks for retesting @z3ntu, closing.

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