Comparing fonts
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Re: Comparing fonts
We have it on the to-do list, but it has low priority as we are still not clear how to implement to please as many users.
Re: Comparing fonts
This one looks VERY NICE!! I strongly second this.nabsltd wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:45 pm Some other font managers have a mode where the preview text is basically the only thing displayed in the list of fonts, and you can then have multiple columns displayed:
FontDisplayExample.jpg
If you did that to the preview window, you could have something like the following (with just one column):
MainTypeCompareMockUp.jpg
An option for the preview window to show just the last selected font (like now), or multiple fonts (like the mock-up) would allow users their choice in what to do. Configuring multiple columns would be something for later, if there is demand.
What is the reason for not having integrated such a thing meanwhile?
Best, Wolfgang
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Re: Comparing fonts
Erwin gave the reason in the post before yours.
You can select several fonts and print a Font Listing. Use a PDF printer to save paper.
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Re: Comparing fonts
OK. Not enough users did request this feature... Sad but true.
The "printing option" was mentioned here before as well. And as "hlff" mentioned I also think there should be an inline solution for this. This would improve the workability of the software tremendously. Being able to compare fonts directly - in realtime - is much, much better than tagging or creating sheets I have to send to a virtual printer.
@Fellow users of this fine piece of software: how do you compare your MT-fonts? Are you satisfied with the possibilities you have? Speak out loud!
Best, Wolfgang
The "printing option" was mentioned here before as well. And as "hlff" mentioned I also think there should be an inline solution for this. This would improve the workability of the software tremendously. Being able to compare fonts directly - in realtime - is much, much better than tagging or creating sheets I have to send to a virtual printer.
@Fellow users of this fine piece of software: how do you compare your MT-fonts? Are you satisfied with the possibilities you have? Speak out loud!
Best, Wolfgang
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Re: Comparing fonts
You can also use Print Preview to avoid the Print to PDF step. A PDF has the added benefit of keeping a record of the selected fonts. You can easily change the text string, and select different fonts, then overwrite the PDF to update it.