Microsoft KB Archive/27137

Larger Fonts Not Displayed on Font Menu

PSS ID Number: Q27137 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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= SYMPTOMS =

In Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, when a 24-point or larger font installed in the System is used, the font may not appear on the Font menu. The Font menu lists only up to an 18-point font size.

= WORKAROUND =

To add fonts so they appear on the Font menu, do the following:


 * 1) From the Format menu, choose Character.
 * 2) Select the font name that has the large font size installed. The installed font sizes appear to the right of the font name.
 * 3) Scroll down the list until the desired font size is reached.
 * 4) Type COMMAND+OPTION+EQUAL (=). This changes the mouse pointer to a “+” character.
 * 5) To add the font or font size to the Font menu, click the desired font or font size using the “+” pointer.

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 * 1) Choose Character from the Format menu.
 * 2) Type in desired font size in the size box.
 * 3) Press the key combination Command+Option+=.
 * 4) Click on the size.

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