Replaced fonts but they are still shown as used when I save the file

Question

I am updating an old slide deck, and have updated the fonts in them as well.

I have used the home > editing > replace > replace fonts action to replace an old font style (Avenir).

After I replace the font, I can go back in through the same pathway and it still shows Avenir as being replaceable. I have tried that with other fonts as well, and none of them disappear (they are all still options to be replaced)

Then I try to save the file and it tells me: "Some of your fonts cannot be saved with the presentation."

Why hasn't it replaced that font? Why does it say it's still in use?

Answer 1

Most likely, the fonts have been used for bullets. The font replace utility only replaces text fonts. Here's how to fix this issue:

1. Choose File>Save As and change the Save as type dropdown to PowerPoint XML Presentation (*.xml). Click on Save.
2. Right-click on the XML file and choose Open with>Notepad.
3. In NotePad, choose Edit>Replace.
4. In the Find what field, type, or copy and paste, typeface="Aptos".
5. In the Replace with field, enter typeface="Arial" (You can use a different font, but Arial is a good bet).
6. Click on Replace All.
7. Do a find and replace on the other fonts you want to replace.
8. Save the file.
9. Open it in PowerPoint and save in normal PowerPoint format.