The ability to create a managed library, complete with the option to optimize fonts from the system Fonts folder, make FontAgent Pro 3 for Windows (FAP) a strong choice for creative professionals. Insider Software’s FontAgent Pro 3 for Windows was very promising as a public beta, and I’m happy to report that the shipping version fulfills that promise. For the Mac side of things, go to page 2. Let’s tackle the Windows side first, starting with the highest-rated applications. The following comparison of eight font managers - our favorites out of a larger field, plus one we can’t recommend - will help you sort through the sometimes-confusing choices. All designers - whether on Mac or Windows - can benefit from a font manager. So the real question is not why you should use a font manager, but which one works best for you?Īnd don’t think this is just a Mac thing. It makes more sense to use only the fonts you need, when you need them. You can dump them all in your Control Panel Fonts folder (Windows) or one of the three system folders (Mac), but this is not only extremely taxing on your system, it can overpopulate your application font menus and result in endless scrolling. The downside is that managing a multitude of fonts can become a daunting task for both you and your computer. The more typefaces you have, the more creative options you can explore. You may work with hundreds or even thousands of fonts. This article is excerpted from InDesign Magazine, June/July 2007 (Issue 18).
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