# FONTALT System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The FONTALT system variable is used to specify the alternate text for the text file which can not be located. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Real | | Saved in | Registry | | Initial value | simplex.shx | | It displays "Alternate Font" dialog box when a drawing file with a defined text style is opened and an alternate font is not specified. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/FONTALT.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.