HI Reggie, Nope, Times New Roman isn't required, just one font of your choosing, usually something simple to read. Since you are a braille reader, if I remember correctly, it really doesn't mattter to you as a proofreader which font. If you like and are used to Ariel, continue using that. As I said, it's not which font that matters, but that it be one font throughout the book with proper sizing as you described in your previous note. Times New Roman is just what we recommend to sighted proofreaders as it is very easy to read and be clear about what a sighted proofreader is seeing. Low vision proof readers prefer Ariel. It's up to the proofreader which font he/she chooses, as long as it's all the same font. Hope that helps. Mayrie _____ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Regina Alvarado Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 3:46 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 _____ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mayrie ReNae Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:10 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question Hi Kim If you are detail oriented, you'll adore proofreading! It's great to have you with us! Mayrie _____ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kim Loftis Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:46 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question 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 <mailto:mayrierenae@xxxxxxxxx> 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 _____ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [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 __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6970 (20120315) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com