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Q83834: Bold Vector Font in Write Jumps Left

Article: Q83834
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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When you use a bold vector font, such as Modern, Roman, or Script, in Microsoft
Windows Write, the text and the cursor positions will not match. Two display
problems occur:

1. As the characters are displayed, they jump to the left away from the cursor.

2. As the line length increases, the further apart the character and cursor
  positions appear on the display.

This problem is caused by the limited functionality of vector fonts and the
ability to simulate bold characters with them in a WYSIWYG environment such as
Windows.

To correct this problem select a TrueType font in Windows 3.1.

Additional query words: 3.10 sync gap cursor display 14 point

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbWFWSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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