Microsoft KB Archive/26700

Word: Variable Spacing of Words on LaserWriter Printout

PSS ID Number: Q26700 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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= SUMMARY =

When printing from Microsoft Word to an Apple LaserWriter, the fonts print with poor letter or font spacing. This spacing problem on the printout can be solved by turning on Fractional Widths.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Fractional Widths activates the LaserWriter’s built-in fractional pixel width feature, which provides better printed character and word spacing for LaserWriter fonts. With this function on, Word will attempt to display on screen the character positioning used by the LaserWriter. This may exceed the display capabilities of the Macintosh and can make the text difficult to read.

Fractional Widths is activated in Word version 4.00 and later from the Page Setup dialog box. In Word version 3.00, Fractional Widths is located in the Print dialog box.

For more information, query on the following words:

fractional and widths

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