PDF exported from Numbers on Ipad cannot be seen on PC's

Hello, I have an Ipad and just bought Numbers. When I send files by mail, as pdf, the file can be read only on Mac computers. When opened on a PC, looks like every font is replaced with a bullet.
What can I do to correct this?
Thanks

known issue, search on here for pdf export and you will find plenty of existing threads on it.
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