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How to Fix Font / Text Rendering Crash

Fix Font Rendering Crash by removing resource packs, deleting options.txt, and disabling Unicode fonts.

Quick Fix

Remove resource packs and font-modifying mods. Delete options.txt if you cannot start.

Error Message

Exception rendering font / Error rendering text

How to Fix

1

Remove all resource packs

2

Delete options.txt if game won't start

3

Disable 'Force Unicode Font' in options

4

Re-download game assets

Common Causes

  • Resource pack with corrupted font files
  • Mod overriding font renderer
  • Missing Unicode font files

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Remove resource packs from resourcepacks/ folder
  2. Delete options.txt
  3. Start the game
  4. If fixed, add packs back one at a time

FAQ

What is Force Unicode Font?

An option that uses Unicode fonts for all text. Disabling it switches to the default bitmap font, which may fix rendering issues.

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