Re: Postscript fonts

[Joe Woodard <joe@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Where can I find a description of font types with characteristics and 
software compatibilities, etc. so that I can educate myself about
what's what with fonts?
 
On Fri, 5 Oct 2001, Dov Isaacs wrote:

> We assume that by postscript (sic) fonts, you mean Type 1 fonts.
> Both Type 1 and TrueType fonts are "PostScript fonts" in that
> both PostScript and Acrobat can readily work with either format.
> 
> With regards to creation of PDF, there is no problem using TrueType
> fonts with PDF files as long as (1) you are using a quality font from
> a reliable font foundry and (2) the font allows "embedding" for
> purposes of print and preview if you want the font embedded in 
> the PDF file for accurate text rendering.
> 
>         - Dov
> 
> 
> At 10/5/2001 10:58 AM, Michelle Brabson wrote:
> >Framers,
> >
> >I am trying to determine the role that fonts play in PDF creation.
> >We've been having a debate where I work about whether postscript fonts
> >are required in order to create a PDF. There are many people in our
> >company who create PDFs using Word and who do not use postscript
> >fonts. This discussion has generated the following questions. Do we
> >need postscript fonts in order to create a PDF? Why? Can we PDF a
> >document that uses True Type fonts?
> >
> >Michelle
> 
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