custom font

G

Guest

i am using a special font for my web page, and it works on my computer, but after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's computers, it just defaults to times roman. I figure because they don't have this font installed? how can i allow them to view my font? turn it into a jpeg?
thanks,
Ian

ps. also, my hit counter never goes past 1. any suggestions why?
 
R

Ripper

You can offer the font as a download (you might have to check on legalities
there, some people sell fonts and if it's one of those, you may have
issues), if it's OK with the font creator, you can also create an automatic
download (I would not do this, I hate sites that try to download stuff
without me asking them) or you can create images from all of the text using
that font, but that is a whole other issue. Do you use this font everywhere
or is just like a site title banner or something similar?
madseason said:
i am using a special font for my web page, and it works on my computer,
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but after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's computers, it
just defaults to times roman. I figure because they don't have this font
installed? how can i allow them to view my font? turn it into a jpeg?
 
M

MD Websunlimited

Hi,

Yep making a graphic is one way to accomplish it. Another is with WEFT embedding.

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/web/embedding/weft3/default.htm
--
Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
http://www.websunlimited.com
FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible

madseason said:
i am using a special font for my web page, and it works on my computer, but after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's
Click to expand...
computers, it just defaults to times roman. I figure because they don't have this font installed? how can i allow them to view my
font? turn it into a jpeg?
 
E

E. T. Culling

But no one looking at your page will want to download the font. Learn how to
make gifs of images of the text bits that you need (never for long sentences
and paragraphs). Use your graphics program to make these. I've found the
Fireworks is great for 'font gifs'.
Eleanor

MD Websunlimited said:
Hi,

Yep making a graphic is one way to accomplish it. Another is with WEFT embedding.

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/web/embedding/weft3/default.htm
Click to expand...
but after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's
computers, it just defaults to times roman. I figure because they don't
Click to expand...
have this font installed? how can i allow them to view my
 
A

Andrew Murray

yes turn it into a jpeg, or use a font that everyone would have.

regarding your hit counter - does your host allow this feature to work? the
server extensions must be installed.

madseason said:
i am using a special font for my web page, and it works on my computer, but
Click to expand...
after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's computers, it just
defaults to times roman. I figure because they don't have this font installed?
how can i allow them to view my font? turn it into a jpeg?
 
C

chris leeds

IMHO
the WEFT is a very cool and FREE tool. I've used it several times with good
results (sort of). I've tried viewing pages utilizing it on a number of
different computers and haven't been prompted about downloading anything.
it just all the sudden changes the fonts on the screen. (that's how I know I
did it right) the weft is a funny tool and it's not as easy to get it to
work as one might think. if you utilize it on different sites it seems you
must tell it the root domain you want it to function from or it won't work.
(I guess I should read the docs on it but I don't use it all that much.)
there's a recent one here:
http://nedp.net/newh/august

/IMHO

--
Chris Leeds,
Microsoft MVP FrontPage

The email address on this posting is a "black hole". I got tired of all the
spam.
Please feel free to contact me here:
http://nedp.net/contact/
 
T

Tom Pepper Willett

And, WEFT requires the visitor to grant permission to download the font.
Reckon how many do?

WEFT only works in IE browsers, and many people have reported it's often
quite quirky.

I don't even allow it to ask me. I keep it turned off.

--
===
Tom "Pepper" Willett
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
---
About FrontPage 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/home/office.aspx?assetid=FX01085802
FrontPage 2003 Product Information:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/frontpage/prodinfo/default.mspx
Understanding FrontPage:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/understanding/frontpage/
===
| IMHO
| the WEFT is a very cool and FREE tool. I've used it several times with
good
| results (sort of). I've tried viewing pages utilizing it on a number of
| different computers and haven't been prompted about downloading anything.
| it just all the sudden changes the fonts on the screen. (that's how I know
I
| did it right) the weft is a funny tool and it's not as easy to get it to
| work as one might think. if you utilize it on different sites it seems
you
| must tell it the root domain you want it to function from or it won't
work.
| (I guess I should read the docs on it but I don't use it all that much.)
| there's a recent one here:
| http://nedp.net/newh/august
|
| /IMHO
|
| --
| Chris Leeds,
| Microsoft MVP FrontPage
|
| The email address on this posting is a "black hole". I got tired of all
the
| spam.
| Please feel free to contact me here:
| http://nedp.net/contact/
| --
|
|
| | > But no one looking at your page will want to download the font. Learn
how
| to
| > make gifs of images of the text bits that you need (never for long
| sentences
| > and paragraphs). Use your graphics program to make these. I've found the
| > Fireworks is great for 'font gifs'.
| > Eleanor
| >
| > | > > Hi,
| > >
| > > Yep making a graphic is one way to accomplish it. Another is with WEFT
| > embedding.
| > >
| > > http://www.microsoft.com/typography/web/embedding/weft3/default.htm
| > > --
| > > Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
| > > http://www.websunlimited.com
| > > FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
| > >
| > | > > > i am using a special font for my web page, and it works on my
| computer,
| > but after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's
| > > computers, it just defaults to times roman. I figure because they
don't
| > have this font installed? how can i allow them to view my
| > > font? turn it into a jpeg?
| > > > thanks,
| > > > Ian
| > > >
| > > > ps. also, my hit counter never goes past 1. any suggestions why?
| > >
| > >
| >
| >
|
|
 
?

=?iso-8859-1?Q?Crash_Gordon=AE?=

I got so tired of it asking me to download Korean fonts, that i keep it turned off as well...especially since I can't read Korean.


| And, WEFT requires the visitor to grant permission to download the font.
| Reckon how many do?
|
| WEFT only works in IE browsers, and many people have reported it's often
| quite quirky.
|
| I don't even allow it to ask me. I keep it turned off.
|
| --
| ===
| Tom "Pepper" Willett
| Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
| ---
| About FrontPage 2003:
| http://office.microsoft.com/home/office.aspx?assetid=FX01085802
| FrontPage 2003 Product Information:
| http://www.microsoft.com/office/frontpage/prodinfo/default.mspx
| Understanding FrontPage:
| http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/understanding/frontpage/
| ===
| | | IMHO
| | the WEFT is a very cool and FREE tool. I've used it several times with
| good
| | results (sort of). I've tried viewing pages utilizing it on a number of
| | different computers and haven't been prompted about downloading anything.
| | it just all the sudden changes the fonts on the screen. (that's how I know
| I
| | did it right) the weft is a funny tool and it's not as easy to get it to
| | work as one might think. if you utilize it on different sites it seems
| you
| | must tell it the root domain you want it to function from or it won't
| work.
| | (I guess I should read the docs on it but I don't use it all that much.)
| | there's a recent one here:
| | http://nedp.net/newh/august
| |
| | /IMHO
| |
| | --
| | Chris Leeds,
| | Microsoft MVP FrontPage
| |
| | The email address on this posting is a "black hole". I got tired of all
| the
| | spam.
| | Please feel free to contact me here:
| | http://nedp.net/contact/
| | --
| |
| |
| | | | > But no one looking at your page will want to download the font. Learn
| how
| | to
| | > make gifs of images of the text bits that you need (never for long
| | sentences
| | > and paragraphs). Use your graphics program to make these. I've found the
| | > Fireworks is great for 'font gifs'.
| | > Eleanor
| | >
| | > | | > > Hi,
| | > >
| | > > Yep making a graphic is one way to accomplish it. Another is with WEFT
| | > embedding.
| | > >
| | > > http://www.microsoft.com/typography/web/embedding/weft3/default.htm
| | > > --
| | > > Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
| | > > http://www.websunlimited.com
| | > > FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
| | > >
| | > | | > > > i am using a special font for my web page, and it works on my
| | computer,
| | > but after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's
| | > > computers, it just defaults to times roman. I figure because they
| don't
| | > have this font installed? how can i allow them to view my
| | > > font? turn it into a jpeg?
| | > > > thanks,
| | > > > Ian
| | > > >
| | > > > ps. also, my hit counter never goes past 1. any suggestions why?
| | > >
| | > >
| | >
| | >
| |
| |
|
|
 
M

MD Websunlimited

I disagree. WEFT3 is a workable solution. It does require that read the documentation and set it up correctly. I've seen a lot that
have not been.
 
C

chris leeds

I've never been asked any questions on a page I've applied it to. I've
visited them through a number of different computers (all of fairly close
specifications though), and never been asked. it's just times new roman
than bang: Kristen ITC

It's not like something I'd use for a "normal" site. I use it only for
things like invitations and announcements where I'm fairly certain of the
os/browser.

IMHO I'd rather take the shot with it then have to type it up in the image
program. ;-)


--
Chris Leeds,
Microsoft MVP FrontPage

The email address on this posting is a "black hole". I got tired of all the
spam.
Please feel free to contact me here:
http://nedp.net/contact/
 
T

Thomas A. Rowe

By default IE allows fonts to be downloaded.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
WEBMASTER Resources(tm)

FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
==============================================
 
C

chris leeds

that's probably why it's never asked me.
well, off to the church bazaar down the street. they have a beer stand. ;-)

--
Chris Leeds,
Microsoft MVP FrontPage

The email address on this posting is a "black hole". I got tired of all the
spam.
Please feel free to contact me here:
http://nedp.net/contact/
 
G

Guest

thank you for all the responses. I decided to just use the font on headings and turn it into a gif. however, regarding the hit counter, i have frontpage extensions installed, but the counter always stays at 1. I've deleted it and reinserted it, but never past 1. weird.
 
T

Thomas A. Rowe

Ask your host to check the permissions on the _private folder, as it need write and modify access.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
WEBMASTER Resources(tm)

FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
==============================================


madseason said:
thank you for all the responses. I decided to just use the font on headings and turn it into a
Click to expand...
gif. however, regarding the hit counter, i have frontpage extensions installed, but the counter
always stays at 1. I've deleted it and reinserted it, but never past 1. weird.
 
S

Steve Easton

Aha, I see you're a Kurt Grigg fan also. !!

;-)


--
Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
This site is best viewed............
........................with a computer
 
S

Stefan B Rusynko

Weft (font download) is considered a security risk (waiting to be exploited)
- believe most corporate firewalls (or IE security settings) will (or should) block it
--




| And, WEFT requires the visitor to grant permission to download the font.
| Reckon how many do?
|
| WEFT only works in IE browsers, and many people have reported it's often
| quite quirky.
|
| I don't even allow it to ask me. I keep it turned off.
|
| --
| ===
| Tom "Pepper" Willett
| Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
| ---
| About FrontPage 2003:
| http://office.microsoft.com/home/office.aspx?assetid=FX01085802
| FrontPage 2003 Product Information:
| http://www.microsoft.com/office/frontpage/prodinfo/default.mspx
| Understanding FrontPage:
| http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/understanding/frontpage/
| ===
| | | IMHO
| | the WEFT is a very cool and FREE tool. I've used it several times with
| good
| | results (sort of). I've tried viewing pages utilizing it on a number of
| | different computers and haven't been prompted about downloading anything.
| | it just all the sudden changes the fonts on the screen. (that's how I know
| I
| | did it right) the weft is a funny tool and it's not as easy to get it to
| | work as one might think. if you utilize it on different sites it seems
| you
| | must tell it the root domain you want it to function from or it won't
| work.
| | (I guess I should read the docs on it but I don't use it all that much.)
| | there's a recent one here:
| | http://nedp.net/newh/august
| |
| | /IMHO
| |
| | --
| | Chris Leeds,
| | Microsoft MVP FrontPage
| |
| | The email address on this posting is a "black hole". I got tired of all
| the
| | spam.
| | Please feel free to contact me here:
| | http://nedp.net/contact/
| | --
| |
| |
| | | | > But no one looking at your page will want to download the font. Learn
| how
| | to
| | > make gifs of images of the text bits that you need (never for long
| | sentences
| | > and paragraphs). Use your graphics program to make these. I've found the
| | > Fireworks is great for 'font gifs'.
| | > Eleanor
| | >
| | > | | > > Hi,
| | > >
| | > > Yep making a graphic is one way to accomplish it. Another is with WEFT
| | > embedding.
| | > >
| | > > http://www.microsoft.com/typography/web/embedding/weft3/default.htm
| | > > --
| | > > Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
| | > > http://www.websunlimited.com
| | > > FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
| | > >
| | > | | > > > i am using a special font for my web page, and it works on my
| | computer,
| | > but after I apply it online, it doesn't show up on other's
| | > > computers, it just defaults to times roman. I figure because they
| don't
| | > have this font installed? how can i allow them to view my
| | > > font? turn it into a jpeg?
| | > > > thanks,
| | > > > Ian
| | > > >
| | > > > ps. also, my hit counter never goes past 1. any suggestions why?
| | > >
| | > >
| | >
| | >
| |
| |
|
|
 

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