Likely same issue as reported in bug #667091 (see also bug #728086). If the font defined as 'default' font (in Inkscape's preferences) is no longer installed on the current system (e.g. after a system update), it is not possible with current stable Inkscape 0.48 to change the font via dropdown menu on the text tool controls bar.
Proposing to link as duplicate to bug #667091. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1207217 Title: Inkscape: Unable to change or select any font To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1207217/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs