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From: Michael.Burton@p3.f200.n226.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Burton)
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Subject: RE: Word 4.0 and fonts
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Date: 27 Mar 90 05:10:15 GMT
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   Steve Kearns writes:
> When I move a word file from one machine to another, it forgets some
> of its fonts (specifically times).
   
   Word keeps track of fonts by number.  Unfortunately, when the Mac
was introduced, the font numbering system wasn't very thoroughly
thought out.  Therefore, it's possible for font number x to be Times
on one system, and Cairo on another.
   Since the Adobe LaserWriter fonts are widely used, and are
presently vital to high-quality Mac printing, I think they should be
given precedence in font numbering.  The only way I know to accomplish
this is to use Font/DA Mover to remove all the removeable fonts from
your System.  Then, using the screen fonts file that came with the
LaserWriter (or any other Adobe screen fonts files you wish to use),
install your Adobe fonts.
   Next, use a utility like Steve Brecher's Font Harmony (part of the
Suitcase II package) to locate and fix conflicts between the fonts
in your System and your non-Adobe fonts.  Then you can install those
fonts.
   Even with this procedure, you may find that the fonts in your Word
documents are not correctly recognized when you move to another Mac,
but this should help to minimize the problem.


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