Info window display is unreadable

When I use the Info Window, the text on the palette is garbled, see attached. I can't always read it. Using CC on a Mac Pro, 2013 model. The x, y info constantly changes. mainly I use it for word counts.

Might be a system font problem, but try trashing the prefs just for fun. See Replace Your Preferences

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