: Helvetica Font from Mac to Windows Im currently using mac os and the font for illustrator is set to Helvetica. However, my colleague uses Windows and he dosen't have helvetica. Will my design

@Gloria351

Your friend can try Helvetica out for free here:
www.myfonts.com/fonts/linotype/helvetica/

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@Michele215

Yes, his computer will substitute a font for Helvetica when he views your file.

You can avoid this problem by doing one of the following:


have your friend install Helvetica
change your font to one both of you share
turn your Helvetica into outlines (select the text then press command-shift-o) before sharing the file


If converting the text into outlines, make sure you Save As first, or drag a copy of the text onto the pasteboard so you have the option to edit it later. A font that has been made into outlines can't be turned back into editable text.

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