# Editing a file with missing fonts or broken attachments

#### **Issue:** The file is missing fonts or broken attachments when opening in adobe illustrator.

[![image-1688463847883.png](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688463847883.png)](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/image-1688463847883.png)

If your computer does not have the font, we can get around it by placing the file into a new document and flattening the artwork.

Create a new file (to the correct size) and place the artwork that is broken. [![image-1688463983708.png](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688463983708.png)](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/image-1688463983708.png)*(just click when placing so that the file comes in at 100%)*

Go to **Object** and select **Flatten Transparency...**

[![image-1688464138647.png](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688464138647.png)](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/image-1688464138647.png)

These settings can vary on the file issue, for **text issues** make sure that converting **All Text to Outlines** is selected.

If you have an **issue with colour** (inverted colours), select **Preserve Alpha Transparency** *(check your spot colours afterwards as this converts them to process).*

[![image-1688464178538.png](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688464178538.png)](https://manual.maticmedia.co.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/image-1688464178538.png)

If you need to make further changes to the file, you will have to now ungroup and release clipping masks.