How to Fix Incorrect Benguiat Frisky Font in Word-to-PDF Conversion
Question details
The user needs to resolve an issue where the Benguiat Frisky font in a curved header renders incorrectly after converting a Word document to PDF.
- Product
- Microsoft Word, Adobe Online Converter
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Converting a Microsoft Word document containing custom or decorative fonts to a PDF file using an online conversion service.
- Observed behavior
- The online converter fails to recognize the Benguiat Frisky font, replacing it with a standard font and disrupting the formatting of the curved header.
Verify that the Benguiat Frisky font is properly installed on your local computer and that the curved header displays correctly in your original Word document before attempting the conversion again.
Embed Fonts and Convert via Desktop Software
Embedding the custom font ensures it is packaged with the document, and using desktop software avoids the limitations of online font libraries.
Online PDF converters often lack access to local custom fonts on your device. By embedding the font and converting the document locally, you force the PDF to preserve the exact typography of your original file.
Open your document in Microsoft Word. Navigate to 'File' in the top ribbon, click 'Options', and select the 'Save' tab from the left menu.
Check the box next to 'Embed fonts in the file'. To save file size, you can also check 'Embed only the characters used in the document'. Click 'OK'.
Go to 'File', select 'Save As', choose your destination folder, and select 'PDF' from the 'Save as type' dropdown menu. Click 'Save'.
Replace with a Web-Safe Supported Font
If you must use an online converter, swapping the custom font for a universally supported one ensures stable formatting.
Convert Word to PDF with Custom Fonts Intact Using WPS Office
WPS Office provides a powerful, built-in PDF converter that operates locally on your device. It accurately reads all installed fonts, ensuring that decorative fonts like Benguiat Frisky are rendered flawlessly in your final PDF.
- 1. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Office and open your Word document containing the Benguiat Frisky font.
- 2. Access the PDF Exporter: Click on 'Menu' in the top left corner and select 'Export to PDF' from the dropdown list.
- 3. Configure Export Settings: Choose your desired save location. Ensure the export options are set to standard quality for the best font rendering.
- 4. Generate the PDF: Click the 'Export to PDF' button to create your file with all original typography preserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do custom fonts change when I convert Word to PDF online?
Online PDF converters rely on their own server-hosted font libraries. If your specific custom font, like Benguiat Frisky, is not installed on their server, the tool will automatically substitute it with a default font, which changes the appearance of your document.
How can I tell if a font is properly embedded in my Word document?
In Microsoft Word, go to File > Options > Save. If the 'Embed fonts in the file' box is checked, your fonts are embedded. You can also verify this by checking if the file size has increased slightly after saving.
Does embedding fonts in a Word document increase the final PDF file size?
Yes, embedding fonts adds the font data directly into the document so it can be viewed accurately on any device. To minimize the file size increase, you can choose to embed only the characters used in the document within the save options.
Can I manually upload my custom font to an online PDF converter?
Most standard online Word-to-PDF converters, including Adobe's free web tool, do not provide an option to upload custom local fonts. Using local desktop software is the most reliable workaround.
