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Graphic Squirrel
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July 30, 2019
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Can you remove the sample text from the character palette?

  • July 30, 2019
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We just updated to CC19, and the character palette now includes "sample text".  Even at the smallest size, this new feature creates a character box that stretches at least a quarter of the way across my screen.  While it might be interesting to see how a font would look, I don't really need it unless I am changing a font, which is rare.  We use the same fonts in all of our documents, so new ones are not useful.  Can I remove that sample text feature or am I stuck with this enormous palette now?  

Thanks,

GS

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    Correct answer Barb Binder

    Hi Graphic Squirrel:

    Disable Preferences > Type > Enable in-menu font previews.

    ~Barb

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    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    July 30, 2019

    https://forums.adobe.com/people/Graphic+Squirrel  wrote

    We use the same fonts in all of our documents, so new ones are not useful. 

    Hi GS,

    While you didn’t ask this, since you always use the same typefaces, you might make them favorites and then filter to see only your favorites. You can toggle to see all typefaces if ever you need to pick something new.

    ~ Jane

    Graphic Squirrel
    Graphic SquirrelAuthor
    Inspiring
    July 30, 2019

    Thanks for the idea, Jane.  That never occurred to me, to be honest.  But it is a great idea.  I will have to do that to see if it speeds up the workflow!

    GS

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    July 30, 2019

    You're welcome, GS!

    Jane

    Barb Binder
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    Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    July 30, 2019

    Hi Graphic Squirrel:

    Disable Preferences > Type > Enable in-menu font previews.

    ~Barb

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
      Bill Silbert
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      Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
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      July 30, 2019

      This is why Barb Binder is the best! Sorry if I mislead you with my answer Graphic Squirrel.

        Graphic Squirrel
        Graphic SquirrelAuthor
        Inspiring
        July 30, 2019

        No worries.  I think Barb's answer got the job done while yours was more focused on the actual palette size.  I appreciate your help, too. 

          Bill Silbert
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          Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
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          July 30, 2019

          Can you provide a screen shot showing the problem. This sounds a little like something that I've seen in Illustrator but it doesn't sound right for InDesign (at least as you've described it). Also what operating system are you using?

          Graphic Squirrel
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          July 30, 2019

          Graphic Squirrel
          Graphic SquirrelAuthor
          Inspiring
          July 30, 2019

          I am on windows 10.  If I had a tabloid form on the screen, you can see it would be almost completely covered by the palette.  I could move the document, I know, but it would be easier if there is a way to narrow the palette back down.  

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