[bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question

  • From: "Mayrie ReNae" <mayrierenae@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:36:09 -0700

HI Jackie,

If your book has severe font problems, it is likely to be returned for more
editing.

Mayrie

 

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From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ixchel, Jackie
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 2:31 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question

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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> -----------
>> 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
>
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