Can I change a fonts name?

[Outlaw Graphics 92J]

I would like to know if it is possable to change the name of a font.I just want to organize my fonts by maybe putting a dash or number in front of them to get them to the top of my fonts list for ones I use most frequently.Is this possable and if so,how do I do it? I ve tried a couple of things but it doesnt change their names in my sign program or control panel.Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Steve C.]

You will need a special program to do that. Do a Google search for fonts creating software. If you only want to edit the name there is a free one offered by Microsoft, Can't remember the name. It may not be such a good idea, however, It is illegal in most cases with copyrighted fonts and it could cause problem when loading and unloading fonts in your design software.

Use a font management program like Font Navagator, Comes with Corel, or Adobe Font Manager. You can arange fonts in catagories and types that will make looking for them much easier.

 

[Outlaw Graphics 92J]

Would it make for a problem if I just put a dash or someting in front of the fonts name just to get it to the top of the list?If its going to make a bunch of problems loading in my program then I will just leave them alone,Got enough headaches already!

 

[Fred Weiss]

It's a bad idea if you have any saved jobs (and who doesn't?). Everytime you open a saved job containing fonts it will fail to find whatever you used.

 

[Outlaw Graphics 92J]

Ahhh good point Fred , I never thought of that.I guess Ill just leave them alone. Thanks