What is Font Navigator?

Font Navigator is an award-winning font manager for Windows. Font Navigator gives you a quick and easy way to:

•	Find fonts on local and network drives and add them to the Font Catalog so you can access all the available fonts on your system from one list

•	Install and uninstall fonts by dragging and dropping

•	Organize fonts into manageable groups that you can install by clicking a shortcut

•	View and print font samples

•	Search for  and buy fonts on MyFonts.com, giving you instant access to the largest collection of fonts ever assembled for online delivery

To get started with Font Navigator

•	Use the Font Navigator Wizard to locate fonts for your Font Catalog. After you set up your Font Catalog, you can install any of those fonts simply by dragging them onto the Installed Fonts list

•	Learn about Font Navigator's main window


Font Navigator's Interface
Font Navigator's Main Window

•	 In Font Navigator’s main window, fonts are listed with icons that represent the following:

TrueType font	Installed TrueType font
PostScript Type 1 font	Installed PostScript Type 1 font
OpenType font	Installed OpenType font
TrueType font that is not in the Font Catalog	TrueType font that is in a font group but is not in the Font Catalog
PostScript Type 1 font that is not in the Font Catalog	PostScript Type 1 font that is in a Font Group but is not in the Font Catalog
OpenType font that is not in the Font Catalog	OpenType font that is in a Font Group but is not in the Font Catalog
Font Group	Installed Font Group
Note that installed fonts that are in the Installed Fonts list do not have a checkmark icon.

•	Click on a feature in the picture below in order to see its description.


Installing Fonts

To use a font in an application, you must install the font— it is not enough just to have the font in the Font Catalog or on your machine. You can install fonts from the Font Catalog, or any drive or folder that you can browse to.

To install fonts

1	In the Go to a different folder box, select the Font Catalog, or select the drive or folder with the fonts that you want to install.

2	Select the font(s) that you want to install.

•	To select more than one font, press CTRL as you make your selections.

•	To select a range of fonts, press and hold SHIFT as you click the first and last fonts in the range.

3	Drag the selected fonts to the Installed Fonts List. Or, choose File > Install Fonts.

TrueType fonts that you install with Font Navigator are not copied to the Windows Fonts folder. Copying fonts to the Fonts folder is not required and does not improve system performance.

    An installed font that is in the Font Catalog has a check mark.

    An installed font that is not in the Font Catalog has a small sunburst.

Related Topics

 Adding Fonts to the Font Catalog

 Creating and Installing Font Groups

 Problems with Fonts


Uninstalling Fonts

Keep the following things in mind when uninstalling fonts:

•	An uninstalled font does not display in Windows or in Windows applications. You should reformat any documents that use an uninstalled font or the application will use a substitute.

•	An uninstalled font does not display in the Installed Fonts list. However, it is still in the Font Catalog.

•	Uninstalling a font does not remove or delete any font files. Uninstalling a font is different from removing or deleting a font. When you remove a font, you also remove it from the Font Catalog, and you have the option to delete the font files from disk.

•	Keep the total number of installed fonts at a manageable level to improve system and application performance. You can create font groups to quickly install and uninstall large groups of fonts.

To uninstall fonts

1	Select the font(s) from the Installed Fonts list that you want to uninstall.

•	To select more than one font, press CTRL as you make your selections.

•	To select a range of fonts, press and hold SHIFT as you click the first and last fonts in the range.

2	Press DELETE. Or, choose File > Uninstall Fonts.

Related Topics

 Creating and Installing Font Groups

 Uninstalling Font Groups


Uninstalling Font Groups

Keep the following things in mind when uninstalling font groups:

•	Uninstall fonts to keep the number of installed fonts at a manageable level, improving system and application performance. Using font groups is a good way to quickly install and uninstall large groups of fonts.

•	An uninstalled font does not display in Windows or in Windows applications. You must reformat any documents that use the font.

•	An uninstalled font does not display in the Installed Fonts list. However, it is still in the Font Catalog.

•	Uninstalling a font does not remove or delete any font files. Uninstalling a font is different from removing a font. When you remove a font, you also remove it from the Font Catalog, and you have to option to delete the font files from disk.

To uninstall font groups

1	Select the font group(s) from the Installed Fonts list that you want to uninstall.

•	To select more than one font, press CTRL as you make your selections.

•	To select a range of fonts, press and hold SHIFT as you click the first and last fonts in the range.

2	Press DELETE. Or, choose File > Uninstall Fonts.

Related Topics

 Creating and Installing Font Groups

 Uninstalling Fonts


Adding Fonts to the Font Catalog

It is a good idea to add fonts to the Font Catalog so you can find fonts quickly when you want to install them or view font samples. Plus, only fonts from the Font Catalog can be included in font groups.

The first time you run Font Navigator or when you are rebuilding your Font Catalog, you add fonts to the Font Catalog with the Wizard. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. You can add fonts to the Font Catalog one of two ways:

•	Use the Find Fonts option if you want to add all of the fonts in a folder or drive.

•	Add the fonts “manually” if you only want to add some but not all of the fonts in a folder or drive, or if you want to copy the font files to a different location.

You do not have to add a font to the Font Catalog in order to view a sample of it or install it. You can use the Go to a different folder box, which allows you to explore a drive or folder in order to locate fonts. The following icons indicate that a font is not in the Font Catalog:

To add fonts to the Font Catalog using the Find Fonts option

1	Make sure the Font Catalog is displayed in the Go to a different folder box.

2	Choose File > Find Fonts. The Find Fonts box appears.

3	Select the drives or folders that you want to search for fonts and click OK. If you are looking in a CD-ROM or drive that contains many fonts, you may want to drill down to a particular folder.

To add fonts to the Font Catalog manually

1	Use the Go to a different folder box to locate a font on a local or network drive.

2	Right-click the font and select Add to Font Catalog. Or, select Edit > Add to Font Catalog. You can choose multiple fonts by pressing CTRL as you select the fonts. Note that the Add to Font Catalog option is unavailable if the font is already in the catalog.

3	In the Add to the Font Catalog option box, choose any options for adding the font.

•	Install Fonts  Select this option to install the font that you are adding to the Font Catalog.

•	Copy font files to a new location  Select this option to copy the font that you are adding to the Font Catalog to another location. In the Destination folder, type the path to a folder to store the fonts, or click Browse to locate the folder. Use this option to add fonts from CDs and other removable media so that the fonts are copied to a local drive. Otherwise, you must insert the font CD in order to use the font. You can also copy the font files to your local machine if they are located on a network. That way, if the files are ever moved or if the network is down, you can still use the fonts if they are copied onto your local machine.

 	Click OK to add the font.

This process updates the Font Catalog. You can now install fonts, preview fonts, or print fonts.

Related Topics

 Installing Fonts

 Finding New Fonts


TrueType font not in Font Catalog

This icon represents a TrueType font that is not in the Font Catalog.


PostScript Type 1 font not in Font catalog

This icon represents a PostScript Type 1 font that is not in the Font Catalog.


OpenType font not in Font Catalog

This icon represents an OpenType font that is not in the Font Catalog.


Font Catalog

The Font Catalog helps you manage your fonts.

You do not have to add any fonts to the Font Catalog in order to view, print, and install fonts using Font Navigator. The advantages of the Font Catalog include:

•	All of your fonts can be viewed and accessed from one list, no matter where your fonts are located on your system

•	Only fonts that are in the Font Catalog can be added to font groups

•	You do not have to remember where you stored the actual font files

View the contents of the Font Catalog by choosing Font Catalog from the Go to a different folder box.


Copying and Moving Fonts

Use Font Navigator to copy and move fonts from anywhere on your system to anywhere else.

Tip	   Move your fonts from the Windows Fonts folder if you want more control over your fonts. If you do not want Windows to automatically install fonts, move your fonts into a different folder. However, you should never move the following Windows fonts from the Fonts folder: Arial, Courier New, Symbol, Times New Roman, and Wingdings.

To copy fonts

1	Select one or more fonts that you want to copy from any of the font lists. Browse for other fonts by using the Go to a different folder box.

2	Choose Edit > Copy.

3	In the Copy box, enter the destination folder for the copies. Or, to search for the destination folder, click Browse. To create a new folder, type in the name of a new folder in the box. Click OK to copy the fonts.

To move fonts

1	Select one or more fonts that you want to move from any of the font lists. Browse for other fonts by using the Go to a different folder box.

2	Choose Edit > Move.

3	In the Move box, enter the destination folder for the fonts. Or, to search for the destination folder, click Browse. To create a new folder, type in the name of a new folder in the box. Click OK to move the fonts.

Related Topic

 Copying and Moving Fonts in Font Groups


Go to a different folder box

This box lets you browse for fonts anywhere: In a folder of a floppy disk, CD-ROM, hard drive or network.

When you select a folder with this box, the fonts in the folder display in the Contents list, which is the top-left pane of the Font Navigator window.

This box also displays the contents of your Font Catalog.


Installed Fonts List

The Installed Fonts list contains fonts that are installed in Windows and therefore can be used in documents and applications.

The Installed Fonts list displays fonts by family name. Use the Font Sample viewer to see all of the fonts in the font family. For example, the Installed Fonts list simply displays the name Courier, but when you click on the name, the Font Sample window displays Courier Regular, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic.


Understanding Font Classification

Choosing MyFonts.com > Search lets you search for fonts by classification. To see a short description and example of each type classification, click its name in the list below.

Note that fonts can be in more than one class.

•	Blackletter

•	Capitals Only

•	Computer-related

•	Decorative and display

•	Engraved

•	Funny

•	Glyphic

•	Legible

•	Mathematical

•	Modern

•	Monospaced

•	Picture

•	Sans Serif

•	Script

•	Slab Serif

•	Symbol

•	Transitional

•	Weddings and invitations

Related Topics

  Searching for Fonts on MyFonts.com

  View Fonts by Style


Blackletter

Blackletter type was a dominant letter shape of medieval typography. Today it is used for headlines and display purposes to create a medieval feeling.


Capitals Only

These fonts contain only uppercase letters.

They look best when displayed at large sizes.


Computer-related

These fonts can be used for computer-related purposes, such as when a machine must read the font or to give a computer look and feel to a document.


Decorative and Display

These fonts greatly vary in appearance and style. They are often used in headlines, newsletters and invitations.


Glyphic

Glyphic fonts are based on letters carved in stone.

Some of these font sets are capital only.


Mathematical

These fonts contain mathematical characters used in equations and formulas.


Modern

These fonts have horizontal serifs (“feet” or fine lines at the end of main or cross strokes), great stroke contrast, and a vertical axis.


Monospaced

These fonts have characters that are all set on the same width.

Monospaced sets are useful for documents that require exact spacing or tabular text.


Sans Serif

These fonts have no serifs. A serif is a short line that finishes off the stroke of a letter.


Script

These fonts imitate a variety of handwriting styles.


Slab Serif

These fonts have heavy, square serifs with no brackets, and very little stroke contrast. A serif is a short line that finishes off the stroke of a letter.

Slab serif fonts are good for posters, billboards and other advertising.


Symbol

These fonts have pictures and symbols, and no letter or number characters.

Using symbol fonts is a good way to add graphics to text without having to import graphic files.


Transitional

These fonts have thin serifs (“feet” or fine lines at the end of main or cross strokes), great stroke contrast, and a vertical (or near vertical) axis.


Searching for Fonts on MyFonts.com

Using Font Navigator, you can search for and buy fonts on MyFonts.com using a variety of search criteria. You need to be connected to the Internet in order to search for fonts.

 To search for fonts on MyFonts.com

1	Choose MyFonts.com > Search Fonts.

2	In the MyFonts.com Search Fonts box, choose the criteria of the font you want. If you do not know the font’s name, you may want to search by Classification. You can specify any number of the following:

•	Under Font Name: Words starting with, type in all or part of the font name. You must include at least the beginning of the font name. For example, typing Gara would return all of the Garamond fonts, but typing mond would not. The search finds all words beginning with the text that you typed. For example, typing Goth would return fonts with the text Goth at the beginning of any words in the title, from Gothic 725 to ITC Avant Garde Gothic.

•	Under Classification, choose the class of the font you are searching for. Fonts are classified according to their appearance. See Understanding Type Classification for a short description of each font class.

•	Under Format, choose the format of the font you are searching for. You can choose TrueType, PostScript Type 1, or OpenType. Note that you need to have Adobe Type Manager for Windows NT in order to use PostScript fonts. Windows XP and 2000 have support for PostScript fonts built in automatically.

•	Under Vendor, choose the vendor of the font you are searching for. The vendor sells the font.

3	Under Maximum number, type the maximum number of fonts you want the search to return. Click OK to search. It is a good idea to limit the number of fonts that you search for unless you have a high-speed connection to the Internet.

4	The returned list of fonts appears in the Fonts box. Select a font and choose one of the following options:

•	To view a sample of the font, click Show Sample. You can change the text and point size of the sample and click Show Sample to update the sample text.

•	To list the packages available for the font, click List Packages. You can expand packages to see the all of the fonts included in the package.

•	To buy a font, select the package you want to buy and click Add to Cart. Follow the instructions on the screens to complete your purchase.

•	To search again, click Search.

•	To return to the Font Navigator screen, click Close.

Related Topics

 Buying Fonts on MyFonts.com

 Understanding Font Classification


Creating and Installing Font Groups

Font groups help you organize and manage your fonts. Font groups let you install and uninstall large groups of fonts quickly. For example, you could create a font group that contains all of the fonts used in a project, or all of the fonts you want installed for use in Windows.

You can also create shortcuts for a font group, making it easy to install the fonts in the group, or to open the application or document associated with the group without having to run Font Navigator.

If you use Windows NT and more than one person uses your workstation, make sure you are logged in under your Login name before installing or uninstalling font groups.

To create a new font group

1	Make sure that the Font Catalog is displayed in the Go to a different folder box. You can only add fonts that are in the Font Catalog to a font group.

2	Click the Create New Font Group icon on the toolbar.

3	Type a name for your new font group, then press ENTER.

4	To add fonts to the group, drag fonts from the Contents list or Installed Fonts list to the new font group.

To install font groups

1	Before you can install a font group, it must be created and displayed on The Font Groups List. Select the font group(s) that you want to install from the Font Groups list.

•	To select more than one font group at a time, press CTRL as you make your selections.

•	To select a range of font groups, press and hold SHIFT as you click the first and last groups in the range.

2	Drag the selected font groups to the Installed Fonts List. Or, choose File > Install Fonts.

Related Topics

 Copying and Moving Fonts in Font Groups

 Creating a Shortcut for a Font Group

 Problems with Font Groups


Copying and Moving Fonts in a Font Group

Using Font Navigator, fonts listed in a font group can be copied and moved from anywhere on your system to anywhere else as a set.

To copy fonts in a font group

1	Select one or more font groups that you want to copy in any of the font lists. Browse for other fonts by using the Go to a different folder box.

2	Choose Edit > Copy.

3	In the Copy box, enter the destination folder for the copies. Or, to search for the destination folder, click Browse. Click OK to copy the fonts.

To move fonts in a font group

1	Select one or more font groups that you want to move in any of the font lists. Browse for other fonts by using the Go to a different folder box.

2	Choose Edit > Move.

3	In the Move box, enter the destination folder for the fonts. Or, to search for the destination folder, click Browse. Click OK to move the fonts.

Related Topics

 Copying and Moving Fonts

 Creating and Installing Font Groups


Viewing Properties of Font Groups

To view a font group’s properties

1	Select a font group from the Installed Fonts or Font Groups list.

2	Click the Properties button on the toolbar. Or, choose View > Properties. The Font Group Properties box appears and displays the following information:

General Tab

•	Group Name is the name of the font group. You can change the name here.

•	Created by is the user who created this font group. You can change the name here.

•	Association is any file or application that this font group is associated with. You can click Browse and choose an application or file to associate this font group with (optional).

•	Fonts in is the number of font families in this group.

•	Last modified is the date that this font group was last changed.

•	Attributes contains the Auto Install Font Group checkbox. If selected, Font Navigator automatically reinstalls this font group if it is uninstalled for any reason.

Shortcut Tab

The Shortcut tab has one checkbox that, if selected, creates a shortcut for the font group.

Contents Tab

The Contents Tab displays the fonts in the font group.

Related Topics

 Creating a Shortcut for a Font Group

 Creating and Installing Font Groups

 Problems with Font Groups


Creating a Shortcut for a Font Group

Shortcuts let you use font groups without starting Font Navigator. By clicking a shortcut on the desktop or Start menu, you can install the fonts in the group and open the application or document associated with the font group. For example, you could have a group of fonts that you only used with one DTP project. You could create a shortcut that lets you install these fonts without having to run Font Navigator. You could then associate the shortcut with the project, so that the project also opens when you launch the shortcut.

To create a shortcut for a font group

1	Select a font group in the Font Groups list.

2	Click the Properties button on the toolbar. Or, choose View > Properties. The Font Group Properties box appears.

3	Click on the Shortcut tab.

4	Select the Create a shortcut for this group check box.

5	Select the Shortcut Location (you can pick more than one):

•	Program Group
This selection adds a shortcut to a program group on the Start menu. You can select which program group the shortcut is placed with.

•	Add to the Desktop
This selection adds a shortcut to the desktop.

•	Add to the Start Menu
This selection adds a shortcut to the top of the Start menu.

6	Select the Shortcut Properties:

•	Display a confirmation dialog
If you select this option, Font Navigator displays a confirmation box before installing any fonts or opening the associated application or document.

•	Do not display a confirmation dialog
If you select this option, Font Navigator automatically carries out actions associated with a Shortcut when you click it. You can choose to Add fonts to currently installed fonts if you want Font Navigator to install the fonts in the group, or Replace currently installed fonts if you want Font Navigator to replace the currently installed fonts with the fonts in this group.

7	To create the Shortcut, click OK.

If you rename a font group, any shortcuts you have created lose their associations to the font group.

Related Topics

 Creating and Installing Font Groups

 Viewing Properties of Font Groups


Finding a Font File

Use the Windows Find utility to locate the font files.


Problems with Fonts

This section contains known problems with fonts.

 When I install a font, I get an error message “Unable to install this font” or “Cannot install this font”

 When I install a font, I get an error message “ATM Error –1” or “ATM Error –404”

 When I uninstall fonts with Font Navigator, they reappear on my font lists in applications

 Fonts have disappeared from my Font Catalog

 How do I delete duplicate copies of fonts?

 After I use the Find Fonts command, fonts disappear from the Font Catalog

 When I select a font, I get a message to insert the disk, or that the file is not available

 Font Navigator does not show the same list of installed fonts as my application

 I am having problems with Font Navigator and a PostScript Type 1 font or printer port


Problems with PostScript Type 1 Fonts

This section contains known problems with PostScript Type 1 fonts.

 Font Navigator does not recognize my PostScript fonts

 Font Navigator searches my drive for fonts and displays a message that I need ATM

 Font Navigator does not recognize my PostScript printer port

 Font Navigator does not install PostScript fonts to my PostScript printer port

 Font Navigator does not print or download PostScript fonts to PostScript printers


Problems with Font Groups

This section contains known problems with font groups.

 My font groups do not stay installed

 I cannot install a font group because there is a problem with a font

 After creating a font group association, how do I get the associated application or document to open?

 I cannot rename my font groups


Problems with Printing Font Samples

This section contains solutions to printing problems.

I cannot print font samples from Font Navigator

If you are using a third party print cache routine, like PrintCache or QuickPrint, either turn it off or use the standard Windows printer driver for your printer.

If you are using a PostScript printer or HP-compatible printer:

•	Clear the printer’s memory by turning it off and on again.

•	Print fewer pages at a time by selecting fewer fonts for samples.

•	If you are printing over a network, you must have 1 MB of free disk space on the network server that holds the printing queue.

If you are using InkJet, BubbleJet or a color printer such as the Epson Stylus series:

•	Turn off the print spooling mechanism, if applicable. In your printer’s Properties box, choose Print directly to the printer.

•	Set the printing resolution to a lower resolution. For example, choose Normal instead of High.

•	Most InkJet printer drivers have a choice to print fast or to print better quality. If you have a choice, choose Quality over Speed.

Related Topic

 Printing Font Samples and Character Charts


Missing from the Font Catalog

These icons represent fonts that are in a font group but missing from the Font Catalog.


When I uninstall fonts with Font Navigator, they reappear on my font lists in applications

The reappearing fonts are in your Windows Fonts folder. Window automatically installs every font in the Fonts folder when you restart Windows or open the Fonts folder in Windows Explorer.

Store all non-system and non-application specific fonts outside of the Windows Fonts folder to give yourself more control over your fonts. The Windows fonts that should never be moved outside of the Fonts folder are Arial, Courier New, Symbol, Times New Roman, and Wingdings. For information on moving fonts, see Copying and Moving Fonts.

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Fonts have disappeared from my Font Catalog

Try rebuilding the Font Catalog.

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After I use the Find Fonts command, fonts disappear from the Font Catalog
After I add fonts to my Font Catalog, they disappear

Font Navigator could not find the font files on a permanent disk, so it removed them from the Font Catalog.

If Windows treats removable media like a permanent disk, then Font Navigator treats it as a permanent disk. If the original disk that contained the fonts is unavailable, then Font Navigator removes all the disk’s fonts from the Font Catalog.

To fix this problem:

•	If you are using an autochange CD stack, load the font CDs whenever you run the Find Fonts command.

•	If Windows treats your floppy, network, Zip, Jaz or other removable drive like a permanent drive, then always insert the font disk when adding fonts to the Font Catalog.

•	If Windows treats your removable drive like a permanent drive and you have multiple removable disks with fonts, try changing the drive to removable status. You can also store the fonts on media that is truly removable or truly permanent.

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When I select a font, I get a message to insert the disk, or that the file is not available

Either you used the Find Fonts option to search a drive that is no longer attached to your machine, or your Font Catalog is corrupt.

To fix this problem:

1	Use Windows Explorer to locate your font files. Font files have the extension .ttf, .pfb, or .pfm. If your fonts are on a CD or other removable media, copy the font files to a permanent storage location on a hard disk or a network drive.

2	Rebuild your Font Catalog. When you use the Find Fonts option to rebuild the Font Catalog, search all of the drives and folders where your fonts are stored.

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Font Navigator does not show the same list of installed fonts as my application

Font Navigator manages these kinds of fonts:

•	TrueType fonts

•	OpenType fonts

•	PostScript fonts (if you have Adobe Type Manager for Windows NT; Windows XP and 2000 have built-in support for PostScript fonts and do not require Adobe Type Manager)

If your application installs or uses another kind of font, then you cannot manage these fonts with Font Navigator.

Examples of other kinds of fonts include:

•	Screen fonts have a file extension of .fon and an A icon in the Fonts folder. If an application shows icons for fonts, these fonts may have a screen icon.

•	Bitmap Printer fonts usually have a file extension of .sfp or .sfl. They are listed in your printer’s Properties box on the Fonts tab, but are not listed in the Fonts folder.

•	Printer Resident fonts are sometimes listed in applications’ font lists, but are not listed in the Fonts folder.

•	Marlett is a Windows system TrueType font that provides icons for many Windows buttons. Never remove this font from Windows. Marlett does not show up in the Font Navigator lists.

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Font Navigator does not recognize my PostScript fonts

For Windows NT 4.x, you need Adobe Type Manager (ATM) in order to display and print PostScript fonts. (Windows XP and 2000 have built-in support for PostScript fonts and do not require ATM.) If you only use TrueType and OpenType fonts in Windows NT 4.x, then you do not need ATM.

If ATM is not installed or not active in Windows NT 4.x, then Font Navigator ignores PostScript fonts. It does not find them with the Find Fonts command, and it does not display them on any lists.

If ATM is installed, there are several possible reasons for this problem:

•	The Show TrueType Only option is selected.
To fix this problem in NT 4.x: in Windows, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Fonts folder. Choose View > Options. Select the TrueType Fonts tab, and make sure that the Show only TrueType fonts in the programs on my computer option is NOT selected.
To fix this problem in XP or 2000: in Windows, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel (or Start > Control Panel). Double-click the Fonts folder. Choose Tools > Folder Options. Select the TrueType Fonts tab, and make sure that the Show only TrueType fonts in the programs on my computer option is NOT selected.

•	Your PostScript fonts do not have .pfm files. Font Navigator needs .pfm and .pfb files for PostScript fonts. If your PostScript fonts only come with .pfb, .inf, and .afm files, use ATM to install the fonts, then use Font Navigator to manage the fonts. ATM creates .pfm files from .inf and .afm files.

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Font Navigator searches my drive for fonts and displays a message that I need ATM

For Windows NT 4.x, you need Adobe Type Manager (ATM) in order to display and print PostScript fonts. (Windows XP and 2000 have built-in support for PostScript fonts and do not require ATM.) If you only use TrueType and OpenType fonts in Windows NT 4.x, then you do not need ATM.

If ATM is not installed or not active in Windows NT 4.x, then Font Navigator ignores PostScript fonts. It does not find them with the Find Fonts command, and it does not display them on any lists.

If ATM is installed, there are several possible reasons for this problem:

•	The Show TrueType Only option is selected.
To fix this problem in NT 4.x: in Windows, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Fonts folder. Choose View > Options. Select the TrueType Fonts tab, and make sure that the Show only TrueType fonts in the programs on my computer option is NOT selected.
To fix this problem in XP or 2000: in Windows, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel (or Start > Control Panel). Double-click the Fonts folder. Choose Tools > Folder Options. Select the TrueType Fonts tab, and make sure that the Show only TrueType fonts in the programs on my computer option is NOT selected.

•	Your PostScript fonts do not have .pfm files.
Font Navigator needs .pfm and .pfb files for PostScript fonts. If your PostScript fonts only come with .pfb, .inf, and .afm files, use ATM to install the fonts, then use Font Navigator to manage the fonts. ATM creates .pfm files from .inf and .afm files.

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Font Navigator does not recognize my PostScript printer port

To fix this problem, try using the Windows Capture option to capture your PostScript printer port to an unused LPT port.

To capture a printer port

1	In Font Navigator, uninstall all of your PostScript fonts. You do not need to delete the font files from the disk. When you are finished, close Font Navigator.

2	Choose Start > Settings > Printers.

3	Select the printer that uses the port you are having problems with and choose File > Properties.

4	Select the Capture Settings tab.

5	Click the Capture Printer Port button:

•	In the Device box, select a LPT port that does not have a printer attached to it.

•	In the Path box, choose the printer port that you are having problems with.

Click OK.

6	In the Capture Setting box, turn off the printing of a banner and form feeds between pages. Click OK.

7	Select the printer again and choose File > Properties.

8	Select the Details tab. Under Print to the following port, choose the LT port that you just set up and click OK.

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Font Navigator does not install PostScript fonts to my PostScript printer port

To fix this problem, try using the Windows Capture option to capture your PostScript printer port to an unused LPT port.

To capture a printer port

1	In Font Navigator, uninstall all of your PostScript fonts. You do not need to delete the font files from the disk. When you are finished, close Font Navigator.

2	Choose Start > Settings > Printers.

3	Select the printer that uses the port you are having problems with and choose File > Properties.

4	Select the Capture Settings tab.

5	Click the Capture Printer Port button:

•	In the Device box, select a LPT port that does not have a printer attached to it.

•	In the Path box, choose the printer port that you are having problems with, and click OK.

6	In the Capture Setting box, turn off the printing of a banner and form feeds between pages. Click OK.

7	Select the printer again and choose File > Properties.

8	Select the Details tab. Under Print to the following port, choose the LPT port that you just set up and click OK.

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Font Navigator does not print or download PostScript fonts to PostScript printers

To fix this problem, try using the Windows Capture option to capture your PostScript printer port to an unused LPT port.

To capture a printer port

1	In Font Navigator, uninstall all of your PostScript fonts. You do not need to delete the font files from the disk. When you are finished, close Font Navigator.

2	Choose Start > Settings > Printers.

3	Select the printer that uses the port you are having problems with and choose File > Properties.

4	Select the Capture Settings tab.

5	Click the Capture Printer Port button:

•	In the Device box, select a LPT port that does not have a printer attached to it.

•	In the Path box, choose the printer port that you are having problems with.

 Click OK.

6	In the Capture Setting box, turn off the printing of a banner and form feeds between pages. Click OK.

7	Select the printer again and choose File > Properties.

8	Select the Details tab. Under Print to the following port, choose the LPT port that you just set up and click OK.

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My font groups do not stay installed

If one font in the group cannot be installed, this affects the whole font group. There are several possible reasons for this:

•	The font file may be missing from the Font Catalog.
To fix this problem, view the Properties box to see where the font should be. Then find the font file. You can either move the font file to the correct location, or use the Find Fonts command to find the font for the Font Catalog.

•	The Font Catalog is corrupt.
To fix this problem, you must rebuild the Font Catalog.

•	The font file is corrupt.
To find out if a font file is corrupt, find the font file and double-click on it. If the file does not open in Windows FontView or ATM Preview, then the font file is corrupt. To fix this problem, reinstall the font using the original font disk or file supplied by the manufacturer.

•	You are using Windows NT with different logins.
To fix this problem, install Font Navigator under every Login name that you use, and create font groups for the different names.

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I cannot install a font group because there is a problem with a font

If a font in the group cannot be installed, this affects the whole group. There are several possible reasons for this:

•	The font file may be missing from the Font Catalog.
To fix this problem, view the Properties box to see where the font should be. Then find the font file. You can either move the font file to the correct location, or use the Find Fonts command to find the font for the Font Catalog.

•	The Font Catalog is corrupt.
To fix this problem, you must rebuild the Font Catalog.

•	The font file is corrupt.
To find out if a font file is corrupt, find the font file and double-click on it. If the file does not open in Windows FontView or ATM Preview, then the font file is corrupt. To fix this problem, reinstall the font using the original font disk or file supplied by the manufacturer.

•	You are using Windows NT with different logins.
To fix this problem, install Font Navigator under every Login name that you use, and create font groups for the different names.

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After creating a font group association, how do I get the associated application or document to open?

You must create a shortcut for the font group.

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I cannot rename my font groups

In the Font Navigator window, right-click the font group name and choose Rename. Type the new name and then press ENTER.

If you still cannot rename the font group, try changing the name manually.

To rename a font group manually

1	If the group is installed, uninstall the group.

2	Open Windows Explorer and browse the Groups folder in your Font Navigator installation.
The Groups folder contains each font group.

3	Right-click the folder you wish to rename and choose Rename. Type the new name (keeping the .fng file extension) and then press Enter.

4	Open Font Navigator. The Font Groups list should display the new group name.

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When I install a font, I get an error message "Unable to install this font" or "Cannot install this font"

There are several possible reasons for this message:

•	An application is accessing the font files directly while you are trying to access the font. To fix this problem, close any open applications. If the problem persists, restart Windows.

•	You have over 1,000 fonts installed on your system. Windows limits how many fonts you can have installed. To fix this problem, uninstall any fonts that you do not use often, then try reinstalling your fonts. In the future, you can create font groups so many fonts can be quickly installed and uninstalled.

•	The font file resides on a network drive that is no longer accessible. To fix this problem, restore your network drives.

•	The font file has been moved or deleted from outside of Font Navigator. To fix this problem, view the Properties box to see where the font should be. Then find the font file . You can either move the font file to the correct location, or use the Find Fonts command to find the font for the Font Catalog.

•	The font file has become corrupt. To find out if a font file is corrupt, find the font file and double-click on it. If the file does not open in Windows FontView or ATM Preview, then the font file is corrupt. To fix this problem, reinstall the font using the original font disk or file supplied by the manufacturer.

•	The Font Navigator database has become corrupt, and Font Navigator cannot follow the path to the font file. Try rebuilding the Font Catalog.

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When I install a font, I get an error message "ATM Error -1" or "ATM Error -404"

These messages mean that Adobe Type Manager (ATM) cannot find the font file. To fix this problem, make sure that the font files are where Font Navigator thinks they should be by viewing the Properties box and examining the font file’s path name. Also try rebooting your system to reset ATM font names.

Note	Windows NT 4.x users should use the latest version of Adobe Type Manager (v4.x, Deluxe, or later) to avoid problems with long path names. If you are using ATM v3.x, try storing all your fonts in folders directly off the root of your local hard drive (such as C:\ATM) to avoid having long path names to font files.

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Rebuilding the Font Catalog

To correct certain font problems, you can rebuild your Font Catalog.

To rebuild the Font Catalog

1	Close Font Navigator.

2	Using the Windows Find utility, locate the file FontNav.fdb and delete the file.

3	Restart Font Navigator. Use the Font Navigator Wizard to set up your new Font Catalog.

Related Topics

 Problems with Fonts

 Problems with Font Groups


Setting Up Font Navigator with the Wizard

The first time you run Font Navigator, use the Font Navigator Wizard to set up the Font Catalog. The Font Catalog allows you to access all of the available TrueType, PostScript Type 1, and OpenType Fonts on your system from one list. The Wizard lets you select where on your system Font Navigator searches for fonts for the Font Catalog.

After you set up your Font Catalog, you can add new fonts to your Font Catalog at any time.

To run the Font Navigator Wizard

1	The Font Navigator Wizard automatically appears after you start Font Navigator for the first time or when you are rebuilding the Font Catalog. Click Next to continue.

2	Select the drives where you store your fonts. The Wizard locates any fonts on the selected drives (including network drives) and includes them in the Font Catalog.

The Wizard automatically selects your hard drives.

•	To add a local or network drives, select its check box.

•	To search for fonts in a particular folder, expand the drive and select its check box.

•	To search any subfolders on a selected drive or folder, select the Include Subfolders check box.

•	Selecting floppy drives, CD-ROM drives or other removable media drives is not recommended when you are running the Wizard. If you search a drive with removable media, the disk must always be loaded on your computer in order for the font to work.

To add fonts from CDs and other removable media, use the Find Fonts option.

3	Click Finish to create your Font Catalog.

After you create your Font Catalog, you can:

 Install Fonts

 Create a Font Group

 View Font Samples

 Print Font Samples

 Get New Fonts


The Installed Fonts List

This list contains fonts and font groups that are installed on your system,
and therefore can be used in your applications.

To install a font or font group, drag and drop it into this window.


The Font Groups List

The Font Group list contains all of your font groups.

To install a font group, drag and drop the font group on the Installed Fonts list. A black checkmark means that the font group is installed.


The Contents List

The Contents List displays the contents of whatever is selected in the Go to a different folder box, which can be the Font Catalog or the contents of a system folder. The Font Catalog lists all of the fonts that Font Navigator found on your system.

Fonts displayed on this list can be previewed, printed or installed. Installed fonts have a black checkmark on their icon. To install a font that is on this list, drag and drop the font onto the Installed Fonts list.


The Font Sample Window

The Font Sample window shows sample text displayed in the selected font.
You can select a font from any window to view a sample.

You can change the font sample point size or text from the View menu.


View Fonts by Format

This icon lets you view the fonts in the Contents list by format.
You can view TrueType, PostScript Type 1, OpenType, or all formats.


View Fonts by Style

This icon lets you view the Contents List by font style. You can choose from one of the styles listed below. Click on the style for a description and example.

•	Decorative

•	Monospaced

•	Sans Serif

•	Script

•	Serif

•	Symbol


Create a New Font Group

This icon lets you create a new font group.


View Properties

This icon lets you view the properties of the selected font or font group.


Explore Font

This icon lets you explore the selected font.
It opens a new window where you can manipulate the appearance of the font sample.


Print Font Sample

This icon lets you print a font sample.


Context Help

This icon provides context-sensitive help.


View All Fonts

This icon displays all types and classes of fonts.


Buying Fonts on MyFonts.com

Font Navigator lets you search for and buy fonts on MyFonts.com. After you search for your fonts, follow the screen directions to buy your fonts.

Use your credit card to purchase fonts. All credit card information is encrypted using a secure server for maximum security.

You must create an account to download your fonts. Accounts are free and easy to create. After buying fonts, you can come back and download your font files again, free of charge, for any reason. Fonts are only available via direct Internet download.

To buy fonts on MyFonts.com

1	Search for the font you want to buy by selecting MyFonts.com > Search Fonts. The search results display in the MyFonts.com box. Click here to view this window.

2	Add the font packages that you want to buy to the shopping cart. The shopping cart holds the packages until you are ready to buy them. You can leave font packages in your shopping cart and later choose MyFonts.com > View Cart to see the font packages in the shopping cart.

3	When you are ready to buy the packages in your shopping cart, click Purchase.

4	Enter your login name and click Next. Or click New Account to create a login name. Fill out the requested information, and choose a login name and a password for your account. Click OK to create your new account.

5	Select the credit card you want to use and click Next. You can use cards you have used previously, or you can click New Card and enter a new card. Click OK to send the card information.

6	Read the license agreement for the font(s) you are purchasing. Accept the agreement and click Next to continue. If you are buying fonts from different vendors, you must accept multiple license agreements.

7	Verify your order and click Finish to complete your purchase. If your order is incorrect in some way, click Cancel.

8	A window displays verifying that your order is completed. Click OK.

You must now download your fonts using the Download Wizard.

Related Topics

 Searching for Fonts

 Downloading Fonts from MyFonts.com


Adding font packages to the shopping cart

Select a font in the list of search results and then click List Packages.

A package includes all of the fonts listed under the package. For example, the Gothic 720 package includes Gothic 720 Roman, bold, bold italic, and italic. Select the package you want to buy and click Add to Cart.


Search Results

The fonts in this list meet your search criteria. You can select one of these fonts and view a sample, or list the font packages available for purchase.

 TrueType fonts

 PostScript Type 1 fonts

 OpenType fonts


Sample Window

This window displays font samples. To view a sample, select a font and click Show Sample.

To update the text or display size of the font sample, you must click Show Sample after you make changes.


MyFonts.com Window


Show Sample button

Select this button to show a sample of the selected font or package.

If you change the text or point size, you need to select this button in order to update the display.


Font Sample Text box

Use this box to change the text of the font sample. After you change the text, you must click Show Sample to update the sample text.


Point Size box

Use this box to change the point size of the font sample. After you change the point size, you must click Show Sample to update the sample text.


Shopping Cart

The shopping cart holds the font packages you want to buy. To buy the font packages in your shopping cart, click Purchase. To remove an item, select the item and click Remove.


Font Packages

This list displays all of the font packages available for the selected font.


Add to Cart button

This button adds the selected package to the shopping cart.


Close button

This button closes the MyFonts.com search window and returns you to Font Navigator's main window.


Search button

This button allows you to search for fonts again. The search criteria of your last search are preserved.


Purchase button

This button lets you purchase the font packages listed in the shopping cart.


List Packages button

This button lists the packages available for the selected font.


Remove button

This button removes the selected package from the shopping cart.


Exploring Font Samples and Properties

Font Navigator lets you explore font samples and view font properties for any font, regardless if it is installed.

To explore font samples

1	Select any font.

2	Click the Explore Font button on the toolbar.

3	The font sample displays in a new window. To change the display, use the options on the Options menu.

To view font properties

1	Select any font.

2	Click the View Properties button on the toolbar.

3	The Font Properties box displays. It has several tabs displaying the following information:

•	The General tab displays general information about the font’s format, file name and location, and copyright information.

•	The Character Chart tab shows the complete character chart for the font.

•	The Sample Text tab allows you to type your own sample text and view the font at different sizes.

•	The Analog Names tab only appears if you have selected a Bitstream font. This tab displays the other names used to identify this font design by other font manufacturers.

Related Topic

 Printing Font Samples and Character Charts


Character Chart

Click a character in this chart to display the keystrokes you use to type a certain character.

If the keystroke begins with ALT followed by a number (for example, ALT 0250), press and hold the ALT key while you type the numbers on the numeric keyboard. Make sure the NUM LOCK is turned on.

Empty boxes indicate that this font has no character in that location.


Size box

This box allows you to change the size of the characters in the chart.


Character Set box

This box allows you to change the character set that is displayed on the character chart. For example, a font can have a Western and a Greek character set.


Font Members box

This box allows you to view the character charts of different font family members. For example, if the font has italic and bold characters, you can view their character charts in this box.


Character Chart Tab

Click a feature in order to read its description.

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Printing Font Samples and Character Charts

You can print a font sample or character chart for any font, even fonts that are not installed or in the Font Catalog.

To print font samples and character charts

1	Select one or more fonts from any of the lists (Contents, Installed Fonts, or Font Groups).

2	Click the Print Font Sample icon. Or, choose File > Print Sample.

3	In the Print Samples box, select your printer and the check boxes for the type of samples that you want to print.

•	Sample. Prints the font name followed by a two-line sample of upper and lowercase characters, numbers, and common punctuation. Each weight and style of font appears on a separate line. If you select more than one font, Font Navigator prints the samples as a continuous list.

•	Family. Prints a single line sample of each font in several point sizes followed by a sample paragraph for each weight and style of the font. Font Navigator prints one family sample for each font you selected.

•	Character Chart. Prints the complete character chart for the font. The chart shows each character with its corresponding keyboard character and ASCII code number.

4	Click the Options button to change the text for the Family sample, or to change the number of character charts that print for a font with more than one weight and style. Click OK to print the samples.

Related Topics

 Problems with Printing Font Samples

 Exploring Font Samples and Properties

 Viewing Properties of Font Groups


ASCII code number

ASCII code numbers are used to type a non-keyboard characters.

For example, the trademark symbol could be displayed by holding down the ALT key while entering 0153 (the ASCII code number) on the numeric keypad. Make sure the Num Lock is turned on.


Serif

A serif is a short line that finishes off the stroke of a letter. Although the general appearance of serif fonts varies, fonts with serifs are generally easier to read at smaller sizes, and are often used in body text.


Entering a New Card

You must have at least one credit card registered in order to place orders.

To enter a new card, enter the information requested by the New Card box.


Login

Enter your MyFonts.com login name and password.

If you forget your password, send an email to fontnavhelp@myfonts.com with your login name in the subject line. When you send this email, you receive a new password, not your old one. Additionally, you must reenter your credit card information. This is done as a security precaution so that no one can gain access to your credit card information.

If you are a new user, click New Account to set up your account. Accounts are free and easy to create.

Having an account means you can come back and purchase more fonts without having to reenter your credit card information. It also allows you to download your font files again, free of charge, for any reason.


MyFonts.com New Account

Create your MyFonts.com account by entering the requested information. Accounts are free and easy to create.

Your login name must contain at least 3 characters.

Your password must contain at least 5 characters.

Having an account means you can come back and purchase more fonts without having to reenter your credit card information. It also allows you to download your font files again, free of charge, for any reason.


Select Card

Select the credit card you want to use.

If you are a new user and do not have a credit card on record, or if you want to use a new card to purchase your fonts, click New Card.


MyFonts.com New Credit Card

Enter your credit card account number and billing information. All credit card information is kept confidential and secure.


Review Order

This screen displays your order. When you click Finish, your credit card is charged, so review your order carefully.

If your order is incorrect, click Cancel.


Download and Install

Choose a download option for the font(s) you just selected.

•	Download, unpack and install fonts now. This option completes the installation of your fonts

•	Download font only. Unpack and install them later. This option downloads but does not unpack or install the font files. You can choose MyFonts.com > Download/Install when you are ready to install your fonts.

•	Unpack and install fonts now. They are already downloaded. If you have downloaded the fonts already, select this option to install your fonts.

Downloading and installing fonts may take a few minutes, depending on the number of fonts and the speed of your Internet connection.


Download Folder

Font Navigator will download your font files to the folder listed in the text box (C:\MyFonts). You can click Browse to locate a different folder in which to download the font files.

Click Next to download your font files. Please wait, as this process may take a moment.


List of Fonts Purchased

This window lists all of the fonts you have purchased at MyFonts.com. Note that if you have bought fonts under a different Login name than the one you logged in under, these fonts are not listed.

Select the fonts that you want to download and/or install.


Install Downloaded Fonts

Installing a font allows you to use it in an application. This window allows you to install the fonts you purchased and downloaded at MyFonts.com.

Select the fonts you want to install and click Finish to install them. We recommend that you install only one version (TrueType, PostScript Type 1, or OpenType) of each font.


TrueType, PostScript Type 1, and OpenType Fonts

Font Navigator manages TrueType, PostScript Type 1, and OpenType fonts.

TrueType fonts are represented by

PostScript fonts are represented by

OpenType fonts are represented by


License Agreement

Read and accept the license agreement for the font(s). If you are purchasing fonts from more than one vendor, you must accept multiple license agreements.


Unpack Font Files

Font Navigator will copy your font files to the Fonts folders listed in the text boxes (for example, C:\MyFonts\TrueType). You can click Browse to locate a different folder in which to copy the font files.

Click Next to copy your font files. Please wait, as this process may take a moment.


Engraved

Engraved fonts are based on letters carved in stone.

They are similar to glyphic fonts except they are generally more formal. Engraved fonts look best when displayed at large sizes, and are often used in headlines.


Funny

Funny fonts have unique typefaces that often feature pictures or special effects on the characters.


Legible

Legible fonts generally have thin strokes and wide characters. They may or may not have serifs (“feet” or fine lines at the end of main or cross strokes, as in the ITC Clearface example).

These fonts were designed to be very readable and clear at standard text sizes (9-12 points).


Picture

These fonts entirely consist of pictures. There are no letter or number characters.

Using picture fonts is a good way to add graphics to your documents without importing graphic files.


Weddings and Invitations

These elegant fonts are suitable for formal announcements and invitations.


Associating a File or Application with a Font Group

You can link a font group with an application (such as a desktop publishing, graphics, or word-processing program) or a specific file. If you create a font group shortcut, you can associate the file or application with the font group. When the shortcut is accessed, the font group installs and the associated file or application opens.

To associate a file or application with a font group

1	In the Font Groups list, select the font group.

2	Right-click the font group and select Properties. Or, choose View > Properties.

3	On the General tab, click Browse. Locate the file or application you want to associate. If you are associating an application, you must find the .exe file for the application. Click OK to create the association.

When you activate a font group shortcut, the font group is installed and the associated file or application will open.

Related Topics

 Creating a Shortcut for a Font Group

 Creating and Installing Font Groups


MyFonts.com Search Fonts

This icon brings up the Search Fonts box, which allows you to search for fonts on MyFonts.com. You can search for fonts by name, classification, vendor, or type.

You must have an Internet connection to search for fonts. If your computer does not automatically connect, try connecting before clicking this icon.


Up One Level

This icon allows you to view the contents of the previous folder in the Go to a different folder box. The contents are displayed in the Contents list. This button is unavailable when the Font Catalog is displayed.


The Font Navigator Wizard

The Font Navigator Wizard lets you select the drives and folders that are searched for fonts. The fonts that Font Navigator finds are added to the Font Catalog. The Wizard only runs the first time you start Font Navigator, or when you are rebuilding the Font Catalog.

Click here for instructions on running the Wizard.


Font Group Properties

General Tab

•	Group Name is the name of the font group. You can change the name here.

•	Created by is the user who created this font group. You can change the name here.

•	Association is any file or application that this font group is associated with. You can click Browse and choose an application or file to associate this font group with (optional).

•	Fonts in is the number of font families in this group.

•	Last modified is the date that this font group was last changed.

•	Attributes contains the Auto Install Font Group checkbox. If selected, Font Navigator automatically reinstalls this font group if it is uninstalled for any reason.

Shortcut Tab

The Shortcut tab has one check box that, if selected, creates a shortcut for the font group.

Contents Tab

The Contents Tab displays the fonts in the font group.


Removing Fonts from the Font Catalog

To remove the font from the Font Catalog and delete the font files, click Yes. After you delete the font files from your disk, the font is gone from your system.

To just remove the font from the Font Catalog, click No. The font files will stay on your system, and you can add the fonts to the Font Catalog in the future.

If you do not want to remove the font from the Font Catalog, click Cancel.


Downloading Fonts from MyFonts.com

After you have found fonts and purchased fonts from MyFonts.com, download the fonts with the Download Wizard. Fonts are only available via direct Internet download.

The Download Wizard automatically starts after your font purchase is complete. If you want to download a font you have already purchased, choose MyFonts.com > Download/Install.

1	Select a download option for the font(s) you purchased and click Next.

•	Download, unpack and install fonts now. This option does everything you need to download, unpack and install the fonts.

•	Download fonts only. Unpack and install them later. This option downloads the font files you purchased, but does not unpack or install the font files. You can choose MyFonts.com > Download/Install when you are ready to install your fonts.

•	Nothing now. Download them later. This option prompts Font Navigator to exit to the MyFonts window. You can choose MyFonts.com > Download/Install when you are ready to download and install your fonts.

2	Select the location where you want to download the font files to, or accept the default location. Click Next to download your fonts.

3	A window displays verifying that your download is complete. Click OK.

4	Select the folder you want the font files to be copied to, or accept the default location. Click Next to unpack your fonts.

5	Select the fonts you want to install and click Finish. A window displays verifying that installation is successful. Click OK.

After Font Navigator installs the font, it exits to the main window. You should see your new font in the Installed Fonts list.

Related Topics

 Buying Fonts on MyFonts.com

 Searching for Fonts on MyFonts.com


Message of the Day
MyFonts.com Message

The MyFonts.com Message box alerts you when there are updates or upgrades of Font Navigator available, or if there is any important MyFonts.com news to report.

To learn more about the update, click Launch Browser. Your browser will immediately go to the web site specified in this box so that you can download the update or upgrade, or learn more from MyFonts.com.

To continue to search for fonts on MyFonts.com, click OK.


Download and Install Options

Choose a download option for the font(s) you just selected.

•	Download, unpack and install fonts now. This option completes the installation of your fonts

•	Download font only. Unpack and install them later. This option downloads but does not unpack or install the font files. You can choose MyFonts.com > Download/Install when you are ready to install your fonts.

•	Nothing now. Download them later. This option lets you exit the Wizard. You can choose MyFonts.com > Download/Install when you are ready to install the fonts.

Downloading and installing fonts may take a few minutes, depending on the number of fonts and the speed of your Internet connection.


Login

Enter your login name and password to access the fonts that you have purchased on MyFonts.com.

If you forget your password, send an email to fontnavhelp@myfonts.com with your login name in the subject line. When you send this email, you receive a new password, not your old one. Additionally, you must reenter your credit card information. This is done as a security precaution so that no one can gain access to your credit card information.


Contents List

The Contents List displays the contents of whatever is selected in the Go to a different folder box, which can be the Font Catalog or the contents of a system folder. Fonts displayed on this list can be previewed, printed or installed. To install a font that is on this list, drag and drop the font onto the Installed Fonts list.

 TrueType Font

 Postscript Type 1 Font

 OpenType Font

   Installed Font

   A Font that is not in the Font Catalog


Installed Fonts List

The Installed Fonts list contains fonts that are installed in Windows and therefore can be used in documents and applications. It also lists any font groups that are installed. To install a font or a font group, drag it onto this window.

The Installed Fonts list displays fonts by family name. Use the Font Sample viewer to see all of the fonts in the font family. For example, the Installed Fonts list simply displays the name Courier, but when you click on the name, the Font Sample window displays Courier Regular, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic.

 TrueType Font

 Postscript Type 1 Font

 OpenType Font

   A font that is not in the Font Catalog

   A font that is in a Font Group but not in the Font Catalog


Font Sample Window

The Font Sample window shows sample text displayed in the selected font. You can select a font from any window to view a sample.

Note that the Font Sample window shows samples for every font in the font family (for example, clicking the font Arrus displays Arrus Regular, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic).

You can change the font sample point size or text from the View menu.


Font Groups List

The Font Group list contains all of your font groups. Double click on a font group to view the fonts in the group.

To install a font group, drag and drop the font group on the Installed Fonts list.

 Installed Font Group

  A font that is in a Font Group but not in the Font Catalog

  Installed Font


MyFonts.com Search Fonts

This icon brings up the Search Fonts box, which allows you to search for fonts on MyFonts.com. You can search for fonts by name, classification, vendor, or type.

You must have an Internet connection to search for fonts. If your computer does not automatically connect, try connecting before clicking this icon.

Related Topic

 Searching for Fonts on MyFonts.com


Print Font Sample

This icon lets you print a font sample. Click a font in any window, then click this icon.

Related Topic

  Printing Font Samples and Character Charts


Explore Font

This icon lets you explore the selected font. It opens a new window where you can manipulate the appearance of the font sample. Click a font in any window, then click this icon.

Related Topic

 Exploring Font Samples and Properties


View Properties

This icon lets you view the properties of the selected font or font group. Click a font in any window, then click this icon.

Related Topic

 Viewing Properties of Font Groups


Create a New Font Group

This icon lets you create a new font group.

Related Topic

 Creating and Installing Font Groups


View Fonts by Style

This icon lets you view the Contents List by font style. You can choose from one of the styles listed below. Click on the style for a description and example.

 Decorative

 Monospaced

 Sans Serif

 Script

 Serif

 Symbol


View Fonts by Format

This icon lets you view the fonts in the Contents list by format.
You can view TrueType, PostScript Type 1, OpenType, or all formats.


View All Fonts

This icon displays all types and classes of fonts.


Up One Level

This icon allows you to view the contents of the previous folder in the Go to a different folder box. The contents are displayed in the Contents list. This button is unavailable when the Font Catalog is displayed.


Go to a different folder box

This box lets you browse for fonts anywhere: In a folder of a floppy disk, CD-ROM, hard drive or network.

When you select a folder with this box, the fonts in the folder display in the Contents list, which is the top-left pane of the Font Navigator window.

This box also displays the contents of your Font Catalog.


Help button

Click here to get detailed help about this window.


Context Help

This icon provides context sensitive help for Font Navigator. Click on this icon, then click on a window, icon or menu item in order to learn about that item.


How do I Delete Duplicate Copies of Fonts
How do I Delete Duplicate Copies of Fonts?

You may have duplicate copies of fonts on your system. Unused duplicate copies of fonts can take disk space, and you may want to delete them.

To delete duplicate copies of fonts

1	Choose File > Settings > Duplicate Fonts.

2	The Duplicate Font Members box displays the duplicated font files on your system. The checked font is used in your font catalog.

•	To view the properties of a font, select the font and click Properties.

•	To delete font files, select the font and click Delete.

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Prints a two-line sample for all family members of fonts you selected. For example:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 01234567890 &$.,:;!?


Prints one-line text and block text samples for all family members of fonts you selected. For each font family, this option prints sample text at 8, 11, 16, and 24 point. It prints block text at 11 point.

Click Options to change the sample text to print.


Prints a character chart for fonts you selected.

Click Options to change the number of character charts to print for each font family you selected.


Lets you change the sample text and which font family members you want to print.


Enter the one-line text sample you want to print for fonts you selected. You can enter up to 255 characters.


Enter the paragraph you want to print for fonts you selected.


Prints a character chart for only the first family member of each selected font. Usually, this is the regular font.


Prints a character chart for all family members of all selected fonts.


Reverts the Options for Family and the Options for Character Chart to their original text and settings.


Lets you choose the folder to which Font Navigator will copy or move the fonts or font groups you selected.


Lets you search for a destination folder to which Font Navigator will copy or move the fonts or font groups you selected.


Lets you control the way fonts are displayed in the Contents list. You can choose all font formats, TrueType fonts only, PostScript Type 1 fonts only, or OpenType fonts only.

NOTE For Windows NT 4.x, you need Adobe Type Manager to install PostScript fonts and to view and print PostScript font samples. (Windows XP and 2000 have PostScript support built in and do not require ATM.)


Lets you control the way fonts are displayed in the Contents list. You can choose all styles, or one of various styles (decorative, monospaced, sans serif, script, serif, symbol).


Lets you control the way fonts are displayed in the Contents list. You can choose fonts made by all vendors or a specific vendor.


TrueType and OpenType fonts only: Lets you control the way fonts are displayed in the Contents list. You can choose all font character sets or a specific set.


TrueType and OpenType fonts only: Lets you control the way fonts are displayed in the Contents list. You can choose all font embedding or specific embedding.


Lets you control the way fonts are displayed in the Contents list. Enter a string in this list box to view fonts containing that string. Or click the down arrow to the right of the drop-down list, then select the entry you want.

For example, if you enter "times," the Contents list displays font families with "times" in their name, such as Times New Roman.


Displays other names that the selected font is known by.

For example, Dom Casual is also known as Ad Bold, Brush Roman, Do, and Polka.

This applies only to Bitstream fonts (fonts with "BT" at the end of the font name).


Lets you select another member of this font family to view information for. Click the down arrow to the right of the Font Members list box, then select the font you want.


Lets you select a different member of the font family to view sample text for. Click the down arrow to the right of the Font Members list box, then select the font you want.


Lets you select a different point size for the sample text. Click the down arrow to the right of the Point Size list box, then select the point size you want.


Use this area to enter your sample text.


Lists the fonts in this font group.


The name of this font group


The user who made this font group (usually, you)


Any file or application that this font group is associated with (for example, a word processor or desktop publishing application). Association is optional.

Related Topic

  Associating a File or Application with a Font Group


Lets you search for a file or application to associate with this font group.

Related Topic

    Associating a File or Application with a Font Group


Number of font families in this font group. Click the Contents tab for a list of the fonts.


The last date that this font group was changed


If Auto Install Font Group is checked, Font Navigator automatically re-installs this font group if you forget to install it or you have uninstalled it.


Creates a shortcut for this group.

If you don't want to create a shortcut, all areas on this tab remain unavailable.

Related Topic

  Creating a shortcut for a font group


Places a shortcut for this font group in a program group.

Related Topic

  Creating a shortcut for a font group


Adds the shortcut for this font group to the desktop.

Related Topic

 Creating a shortcut for a font group


Adds the shortcut for this font group to the Start menu (the menu displayed when you click the Start button on the taskbar.)

Related Topic

 Creating a shortcut for a font group


Select if you want Font Navigator to display a dialog box when you activate the shortcut for this prompt group.

The dialog prompts you to add the fonts to the currently installed fonts or to replace the currently installed fonts with the fonts in this group.

Related topics

 Creating a shortcut for a font group


Select if you do not want Font Navigator to display a dialog box when you activate the shortcut for this prompt group.

Then choose "Add fonts to currently installed fonts" or "Replace currently installed fonts."

Related topics

 Creating a shortcut for a font group


Check the fonts to use for your Font Catalog, if duplicate copies of the fonts exist.

You can also select fonts to delete or whose properties you want to view.

Related Topic

 How do I Delete Duplicate Copies of Fonts?


Lets you view information, the character chart, sample text, etc., for a font you have highlighted in this dialog box.


Lets you delete the duplicate fonts you have highlighted in this dialog box.

The fonts will be removed from all lists (Contents, Installed Fonts, and Font Groups), and the associated font files will be deleted.


Click the checkboxes next to the drive(s) or folders in which to search for fonts.

You can select any combination of floppy, CD-ROM, network, or hard drives.

To select a subfolder, expand a drive by clicking the "+" button next to it. Then check the box next to the folder you want to search.

TIP If you are looking in a CD-ROM or network, you may want to search through a particular folder instead of the entire CD-ROM or network.

Check "Include subfolders" if you want to search all subfolders of folders you have checked. To search an entire drive, select the drive and check "Include subfolders." If "Include subfolders" is not checked, Font Navigator searches for fonts in the selected folders only.


Lets Font Navigator search all subfolders of folders you have checked in the List of Drives.

To search an entire drive, select the drive and check "Include subfolders."

If "Include subfolders" is not checked, Font Navigator searches for fonts in the selected folders only.


The file or application associated with this font group, if any

Related Topic

  Associating a file or application with a Font Group

  Creating a shortcut for a font group


Lets you search for a file or application to associate with this font group.

Related Topic

  Associating a file or application with a Font Group

  Creating a shortcut for a font group


Adds the fonts from this font group to the currently installed fonts.

Related Topic

  Creating a shortcut for a font group


Replaces the currently installed fonts with the fonts from this font group.

Related Topic

  Creating a shortcut for a font group


Help Topics
Help > Help Topics

Opens the Font Navigator help file.


Bitstream on the Web
Help > Bitstream on the Web

Launches Bitstream’s web site.


About Font Navigator
Help > About Font Navigator

Displays the version number, product ID and copyright information for your copy of Font Navigator.


Search Fonts
MyFonts.com > Search Fonts

Lets you search for fonts on MyFonts.com. You must connect to the Internet in order to search for fonts.

Related Topic

 Searching for Fonts on MyFonts.com


View Cart
MyFonts.com > View Cart

Opens your MyFonts.com shopping cart. Font packages you have previously added to your cart are retained.

Related Topic

 Buying Fonts on MyFonts.com


Download/Install
MyFonts.com > Download/Install

Allows you to log into your MyFonts.com account and download/install any fonts you have previously purchased.

Related Topics

 Buying Fonts on MyFonts.com

 Downloading Fonts on MyFonts.com


View All Fonts
View > View All Fonts

Displays all of the fonts in your Contents list.


Fonts by Format > All Formats
View > Fonts by Format > All Formats

Lets you view all of the TrueType, PostScript Type 1, and OpenType fonts in your Contents list.


Fonts by Format > TrueType
View > Fonts by Format > TrueType

Lets you view only the TrueType fonts in your Contents list.


Fonts by Format > OpenType
View > Fonts by Format > OpenType

Lets you view only the OpenType fonts in your Contents list.


Fonts by Format > Postscript Type 1
View > Fonts by Format > Postscript Type 1

Lets you view only the PostScript Type 1 fonts in your Contents list.


Fonts by Style > All Styles
View > Fonts by Style > All Styles

Lets you view all styles of fonts in your Contents list.


Fonts by Style > Decorative
View > Fonts by Style > Decorative

Lets you only view decorative fonts in your Contents list.

Decorative fonts greatly vary in appearance and style. They are often used in headlines, newsletters and invitations.


Fonts by Style > Monospaced
View > Fonts by Style > Monospaced

Lets you only view monospaced fonts in your Contents list.

Monospaced fonts have characters that are all set on the same width.

Monospaced sets are useful for documents that require exact spacing or tabular text.


Fonts by Style > Sans Serif
View > Fonts by Style > Sans Serif

Lets you only view sans serif fonts in your Contents list.

These fonts have no serifs. A serif is a short line that finishes off the stroke of a letter.


Fonts by Style > Script
View > Fonts by Style > Script

Lets you only view script fonts in your Contents list.

These fonts imitate a variety of handwriting styles.


Fonts by Style > Serif
View > Fonts by Style > Serif

Lets you only view serifed fonts in your Contents list.

A serif is a short line that finishes off the stroke of a letter. Although the general appearance of serif fonts varies, fonts with serifs are generally easier to read at smaller sizes, and are often used in body text.


Fonts by Style > Symbol
View > Fonts by Style > Symbol

Lets you only view symbol fonts in you Contents list.

Symbol fonts have pictures and symbols, and no letter or number characters.

Using symbol fonts is a good way to add graphics to text without having to import graphic files.


Customize View
View > Customize View

Lets you choose what kind of fonts are displayed in your Contents list. You can customize your view using one or more of the following categories: Font Format, Font Style, Font Vendor (who sells the font), Font Character Set, and Font Embedding.

You can also type in letters and display only fonts that contain those letters.


Size to Fit
View > Size to Fit

Adjusts the size of the font sample to fit in the font sample window.


Sample Size > 12 pt
View > Sample Size > 12 pt

Adjusts the size of the font sample to 12 pt.


Sample Size > 18 pt
View > Sample Size > 18 pt

Adjusts the size of the font sample to 18 pt.


Sample Size > 24 pt
View > Sample Size > 24 pt

Adjusts the size of the font sample to 24 pt.


Sample Size > 36 pt
View > Sample Size > 36 pt

Adjusts the size of the font sample to 36 pt.


Sample Size > 48 pt
View > Sample Size > 48 pt

Adjusts the size of the font sample to 48 pt.


Sample Size > 60 pt
View > Sample Size > 60 pt

Adjusts the size of the font sample to 60 pt.


Change Sample Text
View > Change Sample Text

Highlights the text in the Font Sample window and allows you to type in new text to display.


Default Sample Text
View > Default Sample Text

Reverts the sample text back to its default.


Swap Split Bar
View > Swap Split Bar

Rotates the bars that divide the four Font Navigator windows.


Properties
View > Properties

Allows you to view the properties of the selected font or font group.

Related Topics

 Exploring Font Samples and Properties

 Viewing Properties of Font Groups


Copy
Edit > Copy

Allows you to copy the selected font(s) or font group(s) to a new folder.

Related Topics

 Copying and Moving Fonts

 Copying and Moving Fonts in Font Groups


Move
Edit > Move

Allows you to move the selected font(s) or font group(s) to a new folder.

Related Topics

 Copying and Moving Fonts

 Copying and Moving Fonts in Font Groups


Delete
Edit > Delete

Allows you to delete the selected font(s) or font group(s).

If the selected font is in the Font Catalog, you also have the option to delete the font files from your disk.


Select All
Edit > Select All

Selects all the fonts in the Contents list.


Add to Font Catalog
Edit > Add to Font Catalog

Adds the selected font(s) to the Font Catalog.

Related Topic

 Adding Fonts to the Font Catalog


Find Fonts
File > Find Fonts

Lets you select drives and folders to search for fonts to add to the Font Catalog.

Related Topic

 Adding Fonts to the Font Catalog


Install Fonts
File > Install Fonts

Installs the selected font(s) or font group(s).

Related Topics

 Installing Fonts

 Creating and Installing Font Groups


Uninstall Fonts
File > Uninstall Fonts

Uninstalls the selected font(s) or font group(s).

Related Topics

 Uninstalling Fonts

 Uninstalling Font Groups


New Font Group
File > New Font Group

Allows you to create a new font group.

Related Topic

 Creating and Installing Font Groups


Print Samples
File > Print Samples

Lets you print samples of the selected font(s) or font groups(s).

Related Topic

 Printing Font Samples and Character Charts


Setting > Duplicate Fonts
File > Setting > Duplicate Fonts

Allows you to view and delete the duplicate copies of fonts on your system.

Related Topic

 How do I Delete Duplicate Copies of Fonts?


Exit
File > Exit

Allows you to exit Font Navigator.


Character Chart

Click a character in this chart to display the keystrokes you use to type a certain character.

If the keystroke begins with ALT followed by a number (for example, ALT 0250), press and hold the ALT key while you type the numbers on the numeric keyboard. Make sure the NUM LOCK is turned on.

Empty boxes indicate that this font has no character in that location.


Font Members

Lets you select another member of this font family to view character chart information for.


Character Set

Lets you select another character set of this font to view character chart information for.


NewTopic 1
Closes the box and saves the information you entered.


NewTopic 1
Closes the box without saving the information you entered.