Can I scroll through fonts and see it change?

[Carrie]

I'm not sure how to put this. I was doing a tutorial for something-
apparently not Publisher (I have 2000) and it said click on the font box,
then hit the arrow key and it changes the font of what I have printed, so I
can see how it looks.

I tried this with Publisher and it does change the name of the font in
the font name box, but not what I have typed. Even when selected.

For example, I write Merry Christmas (or something) in a text box,
click on the font names box up top, hit the arrow keys and the name of the
font changes up top, but can it also change the Merry Christmas, to show me
what it will look like (in the publication) with that font?

Now I have to click on the font name each time to change it in the
text box. Though I'm getting to know what some of the font names look like
and what I prefer for what.

~ Carrie

 

[John Inzer]

I'm not sure how to put this. I was doing a tutorial for
something- apparently not Publisher (I have 2000) and it
said click on the font box, then hit the arrow key and it
changes the font of what I have printed, so I can see how
it looks.

I tried this with Publisher and it does change the name
of the font in the font name box, but not what I have
typed. Even when selected.

For example, I write Merry Christmas (or something)
in a text box, click on the font names box up top, hit
the arrow keys and the name of the font changes up top,
but can it also change the Merry Christmas, to show me
what it will look like (in the publication) with that
font?

Now I have to click on the font name each time to
change it in the text box. Though I'm getting to know
what some of the font names look like and what I prefer
for what.

~ Carrie

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In Publisher when you open the font
drop widow you can see what the
fonts look like right there in the list.

If this is not working for you...go to...
Tools / Options / General tab...Check
the box...Preview Fonts in Font List.

 

[Carrie]

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In Publisher when you open the font
drop widow you can see what the
fonts look like right there in the list.

If this is not working for you...go to...
Tools / Options / General tab...Check
the box...Preview Fonts in Font List.

I see what the fonts look like on the list. I wanted to scroll
through and have them change on what I've written to see how they look in
what I'm doing.

I probably didn't explain it clearly.

I remember doing a tutorial for something (maybe Flash) where you
clicked in the font menu then clicked the arror keys and as it scrolled
through the font names (which does show what they look lke) what you are
going to use them for (in the publication) would also change.

Otherwise, I have to click on the font name each time to have it show
up (in what I'm creating)

Not really a big deal, and I am getting familiar with the fonts. I
have way too many fonts I probably won't ever use, too (I'm a font-a-holic
(LOL)

~ Carrie

 

[John Inzer]

I probably didn't explain it clearly.

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Your explanation was excellent...I was
just offering a suggestion. The earlier
Picture It! programs can do that.

BTW, you can do it (sort of) with WordArt
in Pub 2000 but I don't think that would
be what you are looking for.
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Not really a big deal, and I am getting familiar
with the fonts. I have way too many fonts I probably
won't ever use, too (I'm a font-a-holic (LOL)

~ Carrie

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font-a-holic huh? Maybe you and JoAnn
could start a 12 step program )

 

[Mary Sauer]

I suppose you could highlight the text and change the font, if you don't care for the
look, do a undo.

 

[Carrie]

I suppose you could highlight the text and change the font, if you don't care for the
look, do a undo.

Yes, I can do it by clicking on the fonts, one by one. Or, ones I think
might look good.

I can't remember what I was using, I've done tutorials recently in Flash
and Photoshop, but one of them all one did was highlight the text (to change
the font on) click on the font menu (size worked, also) and click the arrow
keys.

If I get a chance I'll check, I'm guessing it's Photoshop.

Just looking for shortcuts (LOL)

Actually, I'm finding there aren't too many of the fonts that I have
that are too useful for what I'm making in Publisher.

~ Carrie

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

But I don't want to stop collecting fonts. I'm happy this way.
(At least they aren't also laying about my office floor like everything
else.)

 

[John Inzer]

But I don't want to stop collecting fonts. I'm happy this
way. (At least they aren't also laying about my
office floor like everything else.)

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Well okay then...stay happy )

 

[Carrie]

But I don't want to stop collecting fonts. I'm happy this way.
(At least they aren't also laying about my office floor like everything
else.)

I know what you mean. I've had people tell me they take up too much
space on my computer and I should just have the ones I use and don't keep
looking for more

I don't think so.... I can spend hours looking over font sites, and
once put in a program to make them, but never learned it. So many others are
already doing it in so many creative ways.

Even though I'm finding I don't use too many varied ones in the (so far
limited) creations I make in Publisher. It's nice to know they're there if
I ever need them.

There's a few I especially like, one is Tabitha (for handwriting). Also
"basic font" which is only outline. Stencil can be used some. Akabar is
another. Comic Sans Ms, but a little of that goes a long way. Some fonts are
almost impossible to read. Arwen, I think that is one. Lucinda handwriting
can be usefull. I find myself looking at something printed and recognizing
some of the fonts on it (calendar from our local mini mart/gas station has
bold, black comic sans ms on the bottom for the name)

I think I keep some of them as pets.

~ Carrie

 

[Ed Bennett]

Lucinda handwriting can be usefull.

If you know how to spell it. Take another careful look at your font list.

(I for one despise Lucida Handwriting, and have now turned against Comic
Sans MS after many years of abusing it - www.bancomicsans.com)

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

I guess I shouldn't admit that I use Comic quite a bit at work. They only
have a few fonts available and I find it easy to read.

 

[Carrie]

If you know how to spell it. Take another careful look at your font list.

(I for one despise Lucida Handwriting, and have now turned against Comic
Sans MS after many years of abusing it - www.bancomicsans.com)

Comic
Sans MS after many years of abusing it - www.bancomicsans.com)

Well, I'm still fairly new, so have a few years left (LOL)

I keep forgetting about the spelling- I started calling it "lucinda" as
a joke because it seemed like that's what it should be. And it does really
only fit in certain places, if not overdone. Same with Comic Sans. I once
knew someone who had it set as default on her computer, so I tried it, and
changed it right back. Enough is enough. I like it used small, and
underlined. I haven't done too much yet to be using anything too much.

~ Carrie

 

[Carrie]

I guess I shouldn't admit that I use Comic quite a bit at work. They only
have a few fonts available and I find it easy to read.

You notice as you make it larger it gets heavier? At a smaller size it's
got a more delicate look (which I like with underlining). Maybe this is more
true with html, which is what I started out doing (websites). After around
12 (size) it has a heavier, bold look.

If I want it delicate I make the graphic small, use it and then enlarge
it a bit.

I once made a website for someone, to put her journal/writings on, and
she loved comic sans, and wanted the whole thing done in it. So I tried to
keep it as light as possible.

~ Carrie

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

I tend to use 12 pt for just that reason.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I guess I shouldn't admit that I use Comic quite a bit at work. They only
have a few fonts available and I find it easy to read.

You notice as you make it larger it gets heavier? At a smaller size it's
got a more delicate look (which I like with underlining). Maybe this is
more
true with html, which is what I started out doing (websites). After
around
12 (size) it has a heavier, bold look.

If I want it delicate I make the graphic small, use it and then
enlarge
it a bit.

I once made a website for someone, to put her journal/writings on,
and
she loved comic sans, and wanted the whole thing done in it. So I tried to
keep it as light as possible.

~ Carrie

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Carrie <[email protected]> was very recently heard to utter:
Lucinda handwriting can be usefull.

If you know how to spell it. Take another careful look at your font list.

(I for one despise Lucida Handwriting, and have now turned against
Comic
Sans MS after many years of abusing it - www.bancomicsans.com)

 

[Ed Bennett]

I like it used small, and underlined.

I agree, on screen it's far nicer small than large. You don't notice the
difference so much in print, though.

I eschew single underlining - if I ever have to underline, it's done doubly.

 

[Carrie]

I tend to use 12 pt for just that reason.

A kindered spirit.....

I've made a small text box (graphic) and used small size font,(like 12)
then enlarged the whole (overall) picture if I want it bigger. This would be
in Paint Shop Pro, etc. to copy/paste or insert into something else.

I think some of these programs are like they say our brain is- we only
use 1/10th of it. If this is true, nobody would be able to comprehend what
100% is, so it would be impossible to figure.

My point, I think some of the programs, I only know around 10% of what's
possible when using them. I'm continually finding out something new and
amazed. Then, of course, new versions are always coming out.

~ Carrie

I guess I shouldn't admit that I use Comic quite a bit at work. They only
have a few fonts available and I find it easy to read.

You notice as you make it larger it gets heavier? At a smaller size it's
got a more delicate look (which I like with underlining). Maybe this is
more
true with html, which is what I started out doing (websites). After
around
12 (size) it has a heavier, bold look.

If I want it delicate I make the graphic small, use it and then
enlarge
it a bit.

I once made a website for someone, to put her journal/writings on,
and
she loved comic sans, and wanted the whole thing done in it. So I tried to
keep it as light as possible.

~ Carrie

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



Carrie <[email protected]> was very recently heard to utter:
Lucinda handwriting can be usefull.

If you know how to spell it. Take another careful look at your font list.

(I for one despise Lucida Handwriting, and have now turned against
Comic
Sans MS after many years of abusing it - www.bancomicsans.com)

 

[Carrie]

I agree, on screen it's far nicer small than large. You don't notice the
difference so much in print, though.

I eschew single underlining - if I ever have to underline, it's done doubly.

I think you are right in a publication or logo, but I've mainly made
webpages. At times I've used Comic Sans MS with an underline (as a heading
on a page) and it looks good ( to me). I'm just now getting into more that's
meant to be printed. Though I've seen logos that seem to have one underline.

I will keep the 2 lines in mind from now on.

The idea is probably to do something a bit different, still keeping in
the basics (with logos, and headings, borders, etc)

Right now I don't have any real training or knowledge about
logo/headings, just what I've seen myself (others have made) and trying
things out- by instinct. I should probably find a tutorial of some kind.

One I've noitced and think is especially good (fitting) is H & R
Block. They have 3 green (for money?) blocks on it. A design, but tying in
with the name in a subtle way.

~ Carrie