file format for most accurate font respresentation

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From: Suddha_Ray
Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 08:50

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Hi,

I was wondering which is the file format which displays and prints fonts in its most accurate representation, as intended by its designer.

I used the Helvetica font (type 1) in Microsoft Word (.doc), Notepad (txt), Indesign (indd), Wordpad (.rtf), Adobe reader (.pdf) etc. and printed the same document on a standard laserjet printer.

I must say, the outputs did not look the same in all cases. I have a very close eye on typography and little things catch my attention quickly.

I would like to know what the experts rely on when it comes to choosing a file format for outputting most accurate representation of a font?

Thanks in advance,
Suddha Satta Ray

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