[bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question

  • From: "Judy s." <cherryjam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:13:26 -0600

Hi Jackie, (and Kim! smile)
Unfortunately, the bookshare tools strip all of the color attributes and types of fonts when they convert the books. The only thing that is preserved is font sizes, italics and bold. So it doesn't help the printed disabled readers to use colored fonts and a variety of different types of fonts within a book. Those get lost.
I heartily agree with Valerie that the Ariel font isn't the best choice to have when you submit a scanned book for proofreading. Valerie prefers Times New Roman, which is a good font for distinguishing between zeros and the capital letter "O" as well as ones and the lower case letter "l" when you're sighted. Another font for sighted readers that makes it easy to tell differences between those same things is the font called Tahoma. I don't think it's a good a font for someone who is dyslexic, however, from what Valerie has said. For me Tahoma is actually easier to read than is Times New Roman. That's because I sometimes get blurred close-up vision from ocular migraines, and the Times New Roman smears together more than does the Tahoma. 

Judy s.

On 3/15/2012 6:42 PM, Ixchel, Jackie wrote:

Hi Kim,
One thing I would like to add to this is that if a book is told in
multiple points of view and they have different fonts you might not
want to change them or their color. I encountered this with the book
Legend and it was helpful (for the print reader which I'm not) to have
that because sometimes the point of view wasn't clear right away.
Sincerely,
Jackie

On 3/15/12, Kim Loftis<kll2277@xxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:

Very helpful to know, Valerie!  I'll make a mental note to always make sure
my scanned texts end up in TNR, as well as changing those books I proofread
to said font.

Warmest,
Kim


From: Valerie Maples
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 7:21 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question


Not Mayrie, but either is acceptable, especially if one is preferred in a
partnership.  As a dyslexic, and sighted person, however, I have to say
Times New Roman is easier and I am less likely to miss an OCR error
confusing the number one, the lower case l and the upper case I, so I switch
to TNR when starting to proofread.

Valerie


   From: Regina Alvarado<regina.alvarado6@xxxxxxxxx>
   To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
   Sent: Thu, March 15, 2012 5:46:23 PM
   Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question


   Mary:
   Since I still have my nose out of my hole, are we now required to put the
books in Times New Roman? Easy enoughto do, but when Lessie spent oh so much
time and patience on me we used Arial.  I have not gotten a book back yet
with Arial, but perhaps this is a new rule it has to be Times New Roman?
   Reggie



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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mayrie ReNae
   Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:10 PM
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   Hi Kim

   If you are detail oriented, you'll adore proofreading!

   It's great to have you with us!

   Mayrie





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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kim Loftis
   Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:46 PM
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   Hi Mayrie,

   Many thanks!  Both for the confirmation and the words of encouragement.
LOL  I'm a very thorough, detail-oriented person by nature, so wanted to
double-check.  *smile*  I appreciate the help and support very much!

   Warmest,
   Kim


   From: Mayrie ReNae
   Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:41 PM
   To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
   Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question


   HI Kim,

   Absolutely!  You can and should change font and standardize it, then bold
and enlarge where necessary!  You've got the process well in hand!

   Happy proofreading!

   Mayrie





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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kim Loftis
   Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:24 PM
   To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
   Subject: [bksvol-discuss] font Question


   Hi All,

   Well, I'm just about to begin proofing my first Bookshare book!  *gulps*
Before I did it, I wanted to familiarize myself with the steps, and, as much
as possible, get comfortable with them.  I know practice and the routine of
doing them over and over for books will make it easier.  Hahaha.  Hopefully
after successfully completing this one, I won't feel so daunted.  *sheepish
grin*

   My question is about the font.  This particular book has a font that my
Word 2003 doesn't have installed, so it said it would show me the closest
font available.  I understand that Times New Roman is an easy font to read,
and know from the documentation that it's a recommended font.  I already
know that I can't change text.  But is it okay to change the type of font.
In other words, could I select the entire content of the rtf, change it to
times new roman 12 point, and then change the size of particular chapter
titles, book title, etc, as required?

   Any info is very much appreciated!

   Thanks much!

   Kim


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