Changing fonts in ptroff

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From: sarge
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1987 05:57

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I've been using ptroff with good success with my LaserWriter, but I haven't yet
figured out how (if it can be done) one can change fonts (not just point size
or italicization) in troff (or macro packages -- I use mm).

If it's a dumb question, please answer by email and spare me the ignominy.
-- 
"Absolute knowledge means never having to change your mind."

Sarge Gerbode
Institute for Research in Metapsychology
950 Guinda St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
UUCP:  pyramid!thirdi!sarge

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Subject: Changing fonts in ptroff
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Date: Mon, 2-Nov-87 00:57:39 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov  2 00:57:39 1987
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Keywords: fonts troff
Summary: Can it be done; if so, how?