ERROR: Cannot configure more than 250 fonts

ERROR: Cannot configure more than 250 fonts

Document number: 26041

The error message "Cannot configure more than 250 fonts" when trying to open a Lotus Notes database or view occurs when more than 250 fonts are available in your workstation's Fonts folder. The database or view may still be functional although some portions parts may appear blank or black.

Lotus Notes can only index or accommodate up to 250 fonts. Many graphics or internet applications include fonts which are added to your workstation's fonts folder. To resolve this issue, you need to reduce the number of fonts found in the Fonts folder to 250 or less.

For information on how to delete fonts from the Fonts folder, click here.

Once you have reduced the number of fonts on your workstation to a maximum of 250, you should no longer encounter the error message.

To delete fonts from the workstation's Fonts folder:

Click the Start button.
Select Settings from the pop up menu.
Select Control Panel from the next pop up menu.
Double click the Fonts folder to open it. All of the fonts on your workstation will be listed.

To see an example of a specific font, double click on it.

Select the font you want to delete by single clicking on it.
Select File from the menu bar and select Delete from the drop down menu.
A message will pop up which asks "Are you sure you want to delete these fonts?" Click Yes to delete the font.
Exit the Fonts folder once you have reduced the number of fonts to a maximum of 250.

Note: Some fonts may be write protected and cannot be deleted. If you have a font that cannot be deleted, you will have to select another for deletion.

Once you have reduced the number of fonts on your workstation, you should no longer encounter the error message.

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