Why can't I use a standard Vista font in Word?

[Sielah]

Just bought a new laptop with Vista pre-installed, and have noticed a rather strange problem.

One of the new fonts available through Vista is Estrangelo Edessa. I like it. But for some reason, I can't use it in Word. I can select the font from the list, but as soon as I start typing, it automatically shifts to something else - usually Verdana.

I thought maybe this was down to me using Word 2002 instead of Word 2007. But I'm also using Excel 2002, and it doesn't have a problem with EE.

I can even use the font in Notepad. Just not in Word!

Anyone have any suggestions? It's hardly a life or death problem, but kind of annoying.

 

[linney]

Are you setting it to be the Default Font (and saving it) in Word?

Set the default font

http://office.microsoft.com/client/...&rt=2&ns=WINWORD&lcid=3081&pid=CH100487461033

You could try the "Detect and Repair" option in Help.

Troubleshoot common Word problems

http://help.cnet.com/Windows_Vista_...2013603&kw=Windows+Vista+Ultimate&nodeId=3672

You could also look to the MS Office forum for expert help.

http://www.tek-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=68

 

[Sielah]

I've tried setting the default font, but it won't hold. When I load up a new document with the Normal template, the same thing happens.

I ran Detect and Repair, but no joy.

And I've discovered that it's not just Estrangelo Edessa. The same thing happens with a bunch of other fonts, all of which came installed with Vista. Weird.

I will try the Office forum. Thanks!