Hi Mayrie, I have one question, if the font of a book isn't at bookshare standards, will it be returned again for proofing? Thanks, Jackie On 3/14/12, Ixchel, Jackie <starsandhearts2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi all, > Kim, good luck on doing your first book. I hope you have fun! > Jackie > > On 3/14/12, Kim Loftis <kll2277@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Hi Mayrie, >> >> Thanks a million! I'm sure I'll adore it... between my new Kurzweil >> software and learning to proofread accurately, plus all these books that >> are >> now accessible to me, Kim's a deliriously happy girl! LOL >> >> I'm extremely happy to be here, too! >> >> Warmest, >> Kim >> >> >> From: 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 > > > -- > Currently Reading: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan and Hex Hall by Rachel > Hawkins > -- Currently Reading: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan and Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.