Microsoft KB Archive/24281

Word: Non-LaserWriter Fonts Misaligned When Printed PSS ID Number: Q24281 Article last modified on 06-30-1993 PSS database name: M_WorD

3.00

MACINTOSH

Summary:

In Microsoft Word, when you enter right-aligned dollar values, the columns will align correctly on the screen. However, those values starting with “$” may be shifted about 2 points to the right, causing them to be misaligned when printed to a LaserWriter printer.

This problem occurs because the non-LaserWriter fonts are not being scaled correctly. To correct this problem, use a LaserWriter font or turn off Font Substitution so that a bitmapped font can be used.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word version 3.00. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Word version 3.01.

Additional reference words: mswdprint

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.