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AIR-WIZZ · 07-19-2013, 09:23 AM

Jellby, you are correct about the background color. I only used it in this case to see what the pictures will look like when the end-user selects sepia, etc. I had converted some pix to transparent .gifs and wanted to see it stand off the background. I remove it before publishing. Good advice!

The other point made is in fact a Sigil thing. While working in Sigil, the italicized embedded font wouldn't show but does when loaded on target devices.
Actually, author was turned off by embedded fonts entirely and has opted to go with standard default fonts. I will use free fonts in the future though. I understand now that embedding fonts requires an annual licensing fee in many cases. However, many free fonts are available and so close to the paid fonts that it isn't distinguishable.
Thanks to all who contributed to this post.

07-19-2013, 09:23 AM	#27
AIR-WIZZ Rookie Know-It-All Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Florida Device: I use them all!	Jellby, you are correct about the background color. I only used it in this case to see what the pictures will look like when the end-user selects sepia, etc. I had converted some pix to transparent .gifs and wanted to see it stand off the background. I remove it before publishing. Good advice! The other point made is in fact a Sigil thing. While working in Sigil, the italicized embedded font wouldn't show but does when loaded on target devices. Actually, author was turned off by embedded fonts entirely and has opted to go with standard default fonts. I will use free fonts in the future though. I understand now that embedding fonts requires an annual licensing fee in many cases. However, many free fonts are available and so close to the paid fonts that it isn't distinguishable. Thanks to all who contributed to this post. Last edited by AIR-WIZZ; 07-19-2013 at 02:43 PM.