The software uses Windows proportional fonts and fixed pitch fonts for its reports and statements. Proportional fonts are fonts whose character widths vary. With proportional fonts, the letter "W" is wider than the letter "I." Fixed pitch fonts are fonts that use a fixed width for each character. When using a fixed pitch font, the letter "W" uses the same horizontal space as the letter "I." Fixed pitch fonts are also sometimes referred to as "monospaced fonts."

Fonts are also classified as to whether they have serifs. Serifs are the short strokes at the ends of letters in typefaces. Some individuals prefer reports printed in a font without serifs whereas others prefer serifs.

This font does not have serifs.

This font has serifs.

The fonts that are available on your system depend on what printers you are using and if any additional fonts have been installed. Many software packages include additional fonts that can be installed. Once additional fonts have been installed on your system, they are available for any Windows application.

When selecting a font, it is important that the font can be used for both the screen and printer so that your previewed information matches your printed information. When a printer font is specified and a matching screen font is not available, Windows will select what it thinks is the closest matching font. This may or may not be acceptable for previewing purposes. Likewise, when selecting a Screen font, Windows will select what it thinks is the closest matching font for printing, which may or may not be acceptable.

Fonts are also classified as scalable or non-scalable. A scalable font looks good in any point size and can be used regardless of the point size specified or required. We recommend using scalable fonts with the software. The most widely used scalable fonts are TrueType and OpenType fonts.

When selecting a font via the Print Setup program in the software, the fonts are listed in alphabetical order. TrueType fonts are shown with a in front of the font name, OpenType fonts are shown with a in front of the font name, and Printer fonts are shown with a in front of the font name. These icons help identify the type of font. Using a TrueType font or OpenType font also eliminates the problem of printer fonts not matching screen fonts.

If you are not sure which font to use, we recommend trying Arial or Times New Roman as a starting point.

The fonts specified in the Print Setup program are saved in the STI.INI file for each workstation that uses the software.