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In PostScript (Type 1) Fonts, these are the two Windows files you'll see for screen and printer fonts.
What are .pfm and .pfb files?
This may occur when you try to activate a font in PostScript, TrueType, and Macintosh -- all named "Helvetica"
What is a font conflict or error message?
If you send a copy of a font to a commercial printer, be sure you aren't violating this.
What is the end user license agreement (EULA)?
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What is Times New Roman?
This is any distinct letterform, such as a number, a lowercase p, or an ampersand. OpenType fonts can contain more than 65,000.
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What is a glyph?
A system you should consider using if your applications begin to slow down due to having too many fonts active at once.
What is a font management program?
When working with PDFs, this term refers to embedding only the characters needed to image the PDF file, rather than the entire font. Some font vendors include this in their EULA.
What is subset or subsetting?
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What is Comic Sans?
These fonts were the result of a collaboration between Apple and Microsoft. They consist of a single file for screen and printer.
What are TrueType fonts?
When purchasing new fonts, consider buying these fonts due to their distinctive names to avoid conflicts.
What are OpenType fonts?
An extension of your font license that allows the print service provider to use a font for the output of a company's jobs. This helps get around PDF security complications.
What is a service bureau license?
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What is Helvetica?
The the moniker given to TrueType fonts under Macintosh OS X. The term was given because they are "data-only."
What are dfonts?
Extensis Suitcase, Suitcase Fusion, and FontAgent Pro are all examples of this.
What is a third-party font management solution?
Converting text to this, doesn't mean you are avoiding a EULA violation. It may also cause a small loss in quality.
What are outlines?
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What is Calibri?