About Font-Validator
A tool for testing fonts prior to release. It was initially developed by Microsoft, to ensure that fonts meet Microsoft's high quality standards and perform exceptionally well on Microsoft's platform.
Font-Validator 2.1.6
A tool for testing fonts prior to release. It was initially developed by Microsoft, to ensure that fonts meet Microsoft's high quality standards and perform exceptionally well on Microsoft's platform.
- By Hin-Tak Leung
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Dec 8, 2021
What's new in 2.1.6
FontVal 2.1.6 , Jun 16 2020
- small update on non-NULL FeatureParams.
- also added in the 2.1.5 release section about the fix on crashes in some non-English locales.
Technical details
| Publisher | Hin-Tak Leung |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.1.6 |
| Release date | 2021-12-08 |
| License | Mostly MIT, with some proprietary components |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | HinTak.Font-Validator |
Install Font-Validator from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=HinTak.Font-Validator -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=HinTak.Font-Validator -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=HinTak.Font-Validator -e
Font-Validator version history
2.1.5 Jun 9, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is Font-Validator free?
Yes. Font-Validator is free and open-source software released under the Mostly MIT, with some proprietary components license.
What is the latest version of Font-Validator?
The latest version is 2.1.6, released on Dec 8, 2021.
Is it safe to download Font-Validator?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 9635d24f6cbd19bf3b96ed988ffa59b31cee662085e20fcfe1f14167e5118fa9.
Which Windows versions does Font-Validator support?
Font-Validator runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall Font-Validator?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Font-Validator and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=HinTak.Font-Validator -e.
Is there a portable version of Font-Validator?
Yes. Font-Validator is available as a portable ZIP archive (FontVal-2.1.6-win32+64.zip, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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