Converting text between Mac and PC

[mariomaestro]

Hello,

when opening on a PC a file created on a Mac, extended characters (like è, ñ etc.) aren't recognized correctly, since char maps are different on these platforms. Do you know any method or tool to handle this problem?

Thank you in advance for your help

 

[blueark]

In theory, using OpenType fonts rather than Truetype or Type1 should solve this problem. I've yet to put it to the test though...

 

[jesperthor]

One bad way: If your are finished with the text. Simply select the text and hit Apple + Shift + o but after that are you not able to change the text... Sorry

 

[mattfinn]

If you ever have to convert your text to outlines its sometimes useful to make a copy of all the text and keep it to the side of the artboard - doesn't help when opening on the pc but if you make a lot of changes and have to re-open it on the mac it could prove useful.

Matt.