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From Jacci Howard Bear, About.com Guide
Designers and font fanatics can amass incredible collections of fonts. In order to use these fonts most effectively it is helpful to organize them in some logical manner and insure that they are easily accessible. Font software for organizing and managing your fonts can help you in those tasks.
For those who want to make their own fonts or need to modify existing fonts, typeface creation and font editing tools make that job possible. Find the font software tools you need to work with digital type and learn how to use those font software programs more effectively.
Designers and font fanatics can amass incredible collections of fonts. In order to use these fonts most effectively it is helpful to organize them in some logical manner and insure that they are easily accessible. Font software for organizing and managing your fonts can help you in those tasks.
For those who want to make their own fonts or need to modify existing fonts, typeface creation and font editing tools make that job possible. Find the font software tools you need to work with digital type and learn how to use those font software programs more effectively.
Using Windows Character Map Advanced Features
Windows Character Map is useful for copying some characters in a font into your software but it's also useful for finding characters you may normally overlook. Get some speed tips and dig into the Advanced Features of this Windows utility.
WhatTheFont for iPhone
WhatThePhone is an excellent Web service. Find out how well it works as an iPhone app for identifying fonts on-the-go.
Your Handwriting 2. by Data Becker
On a whim, I bought a copy of Your Handwriting 2.0, a font creation package from Data Becker. I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised. Aimed at non-designers, the program turns anyone's handwriting into a Windows TrueType font. Use your font to personalize letters, cards, and other printed projects.
Adobe Type Manager Deluxe 4.1 for Windows
Adobe Type Manager (ATM) is one of those utilities that you tend to install and forget about. It sits quietly in the background doing its job with little intervention.
Windows Character Map Basics and Tips
Although it's not fancy, Windows Character Map in Windows 95/98 does have several useful functions.
Managing Fonts in Windows
Get tips and font software advice from About Graphics Software Guide Sue Chastain.