Compatibility between Mac and PC embedded fonts

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by - delegate Laurence [1 post] (2008 Aug 5 Tue, 15:54) Reply

If you embed a MAc font into a ppt, will you be able to see it on a PC?

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RE: Compatibility between Mac and PC embedded fonts

by - trainer Amanda diamond contributer [1210 posts] (2008 Aug 18 Mon, 16:25) Reply

Hi Laurence

Thank you for your question and welcome to the forum.

According to the following article, fonts can't be embedded into Mac PowerPoint presentations; and Macs can't ready embedded fonts:
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00076.htm

I haven't tested this personally - if you know or have heard differently to what the article is suggesting please let me know.

Amanda

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