Microsoft KB Archive/110111

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Customizing the Font Assistant in Word Assistant

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Q110111

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
 * Microsoft Word Assistant, version 1.0

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SUMMARY
You can customize the Font Assistant (FA) through its initialization file, FAST.INI. This file is located in the Windows program directory.

MORE INFORMATION
The Word Assistant installs the Font Assistant in the TrueType Tools group under Program Manager. This utility is used to group fonts, display fonts as printed, and list font characteristics. It is true WYSIWYG. This utility can be modified to better suit your needs. Modifications are made through the FAST.INI file. This is the initialization file for the Font Assistant component of Word Assistant.

Below is a sample FAST.INI with comments and settings to modify the look of Font Assistant options.

Note: This information can be found in the Font Assistant Help file. From the Help menu, choose Contents. Choose the Reference option and select "Customizing Your FAST.INI File."

Setting                             Description ---                             ---

[PREF]                              Sets display options in Fonts Sort By=0                           in Active Group(s) list box.

Sort By=0: Sort by name. Sort By=1: Sort by family.* Sort By=2: Sort by serif. Sort By=3: Sort by weight.* Sort By=4: Sort by width. Sort By=5: Sort by contrast.* Sort By=6: Sort by X-height.* Sort By=7: Sort by PANOSE ID. Sort By=8: Sort by ability to                                                 be embedded.

* Can only be set manually in                                      FAST.INI.

Show Sample=1                       Shows Font Samples, if set to                                     0, doesn't display Font Samples.

Left=0                              Sets the position of the Font Top=0                               Assistant. Right=1024 Bottom=499

Sample List=Lorem ipsum dolor sit   Text sample when you view more amet, 0123456789        than one font at a time.

Sample=PANOSE A B C D E F G H I     Text sample when you view only one J K L M N O P Q R S T U      font at a time. V W X Y Z a b c d e f g       h i j k l m n o p q r s       t u v w x y z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! ? ., ; : @      # $ % ^ & *  { } [ ] < >

Sample Font=Arial                   Font used for sample font names.

Sample Size=18                      Point size used for sample font text.

Sample Font Size=18                 Point size used for sample font names. Note: When a specific font is selected from the Fonts in Active Group(s) list box, the Font Info button becomes active. When chosen, the Font Assistant displays characteristics of the selected font.

Info Sample=Lorem ipsum dolor sit   Text used for Sample and amet, 0123456789        Comparable Typefaces.

Info Title Font=Arial               Font Sample name in Font Information is displayed in                                    font specified.

Info Title Size=18                  Font Sample name in Font Information is displayed in                                    point size specified.

Info Item Size=8                    Font Sample in Font Information is                                     displayed in point size specified. Maximum value: 12 pt to avoid cropping of text.

Info Sample Size=8                  Font Sample in Font Information. Any changes to the FAST.INI file will take effect when Font Assistant is restarted.

Additional query words: 6.0 winword word6

Keywords : kbinterop kbole

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