# Device fonts in external swf

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/device-fonts-in-external-swf/169067>\
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**Created:** [November 13, 2005, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/device-fonts-in-external-swf/169067 "2005-11-13T02:23:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 13, 2005, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/device-fonts-in-external-swf/169067/1 "2005-11-13T02:23:10Z")

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hello -

i am using have a static text feild in an external swf that i want to use device fonts (verdana) in –

when viewing this sfw on its own – everything is fine

after loading it into my main movie - it disappears?

uppdate –  
so it seems i dont have this problem if i create a new movie and try it -  
its like somehow the mc become corrupt - its the strangest thing -

anyone have any ideas?

thnx in advance!