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Take Control of Fonts in Leopard

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Take Control of Fonts in Leopard

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  • Copyright 2008
  • Pages: 221
  • Edition: 1st
  • eBook
  • ISBN-10: 1-933671-26-2
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-933671-26-0

Install, organize, and use fonts with ease in Leopard!

In this essential ebook, long-time Mac author Sharon Zardetto reveals all the details about how fonts work in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. She explains what folders your fonts reside in, in what order they load, and how to deal with font duplication. You'll also learn the ins and outs of different font installation methods; how to use Font Book to manage, validate, and organize fonts; how to make the most of character-rich Unicode fonts; and more. Whether you work in a font-intensive profession, use Unicode fonts for non-Roman languages, or want to wrangle the numerous fonts that have ended up on your Mac, you need this ebook.

Read this ebook from TidBITS Publishing to learn the answers to questions such as:

  • What's new with fonts and Font Book in Leopard?
  • What types of fonts can I use with Leopard?
  • How does automatic font activation work?
  • In what order does Leopard access fonts from all their possible locations?
  • How can I figure out what characters are available in a Unicode font?
  • Which fonts can I remove from my system safely?
  • How can I minimize font-related trouble when sharing documents across platforms?

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