[bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question
- From: Valerie Maples <vlmaples@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:34:05 -0700 (PDT)
Like I said, though, either are okay. People with low vision often like the
simple lines of Arial, so it has use for some people. The beauty of computers
is
we can easily switch to what works best. Grins.
Valerie
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>
>From: Kim Loftis <kll2277@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Thu, March 15, 2012 7:29:27 PM
>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: font Question
>
>
>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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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
>>
>>
>>
>>
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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
>>
>>
>>
>>
________________________________
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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