[bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question
- From: Valerie Maples <vlmaples@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:06:00 -0700 (PDT)
Tahoma and Arial are fairly similar. The problem is some characters look
identical, so there could be a scanno when you don't know it. If the only
reason
you struggle with TNR is spaces, you could substitute a single space with two
or
three and then swtch it back before submitting and checking in. Or, if you
combine listening, work with what is easiest on your eyes. We all learn to
work
within our limitations. Smile.
Valerie
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>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question
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>Oh. Now yo're saying Arial isn't god for sighted proofers? Maybe I'll Tahoma.
>Or
>I'll stick to 200% magnificatikon of Times New Roman. One reaso is because
>it's
>so hard to see spaces between words
>
>
>when it's normal.
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From: Judy s. <cherryjam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 7:13 PM
>>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question
>>
>>
>>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
>>>
>>>------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>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 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
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