Preserving/replacing the AIPrefs file: 1st of 3 FAQ proposals

FAQ proposal: Changing the default font.

To change the default font, follow the steps below; to find the AIPrefs file, see further instructions in the FAQ (presently: thread): Preserving/replacing the AIPrefs file.

This is a core summary; you may read full instructions with examples here
(first hint in the list, last part): <http://www.bugge.com/Family-and-friends/Illy/illy.html>




1) Open the AIPrefs file with a text editor such as Notepad (Illustrator must be closed);
2) Search for the current default font (Myriad if you have not successfully changed it);
3) Replace each occurrence by the desired font;
4) Save the changes.

In order to succeed, it is necessary to strictly observe certain rules, the main points being:

a) All font names must be without spaces and without possible prefixed font house names;
b) It may be necessary/possible/impossible to specify a font style; if used it must be added after a hyphen and be without spaces; in some cases another (false) name must be given to it.
c) Every unsuccessful attempt will bring back Myriad as default font.