WD: Some Fonts Not Listed in Find/Replace Font Dialog Box (117658)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0a
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0c
  • Microsoft Word for Windows NT 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1a
  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q117658

SYMPTOMS

When you search for a font in a document using the Find or Replace command, the font is not listed in the Font list box of the Find Font dialog box.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the font is embedded in the Word document. In the Find Font dialog box, Word lists only those fonts that are installed in the operating system--fonts embedded in a Word document are not available as formatting options in the Find and Replace commands.

Text formatted with an embedded font is listed in the font list on the Formatting toolbar. This information is preserved to facilitate round-trip transfer between different computers and platforms.

RESOLUTION

To search for a font that is embedded in a document but not installed in the operating system, type the font name into the Font list box in the Find Font dialog box. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. On the Edit menu, click Find.
  2. Click the Format button, and then click Font.

    NOTE: In Word 98 Macintosh Edition, you will need to click the More button before you can click Format.
  3. Click the Font tab.
  4. Type the font name in the Font box, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
Keywords:kbFont kbualink97 KB117658
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