In this essential book, 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 book.
"What a splendid guide! Zardetto seems to sense exactly what you might need to know at just the right moment, but yet does not overwhelm you with a lot of detail all at once."
—DFT, reviewing the Tiger edition
Read this book 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 best organize the fonts stored on my Mac?
- What is the logic and organization for Adobe's various CS products?
- How are fonts from Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 stored?
- How should I handle fonts from Apple's iLife and iWork suites?
- How can I minimize font trouble when sharing documents across platforms?
- What aspects of using fonts have changed between Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.5?
"I am always astonished by Sharon Zardetto's ability to explain the most complex topics in the most user-friendly way."
—musiclover88, reviewing the Tiger edition
