[NTLUG:Discuss] Document compatible (fonts)

[Chris Cox]

Todd Robinson wrote:
> What is the best way to get a M$Word (.doc) file to look the same under 
> OpenOffice as it does in M$Word? When I have OOwrite pull in a .doc 
> file, the text typically takes more space than on M$, despite the font 
> name and size being the same. IIRC, the typical font being used is Times 
> but not the only one.
> 

Have you downloaded the Microsoft Core Web Fonts?  That gives you
Arial, Georgia, Times New Roman, Verdana, etc...

Times (Adobe) != Times New Roman (MS)

Though they are supposed to be close.  How bad is the difference
in what you're seeing?  Just curious.