Font looks different in Photoshop vs Word

[adams95258578]

The font in Photoshop looks like it's being stretched, anyone know how to resolve this issue? I want it to looks the same as in Word.

[Nancy OShea]

To reduce the amount of space between characters (aka kerning), select the Text tool,  highlight text and hit ALT+ left direction key.  To increase kerning, use ALT+right direction key.  Move cursor between letters to fine tune your kerning.

[adams95258578]

Thank you for your reply. I will give it a try!

[adams95258578]

This method is only increase the kerning between letter, but it doesn't change the font. The letter O in Word and other programs is round shape where as it looks oval in Photoshop.  I tried it with other font types too but all appeared to have the same issue.

[Nancy OShea]

I don't think they are the same fonts.

My version of MS Word uses TrueType Arial.

My Photoshop has Open Type Arial.

[adams95258578]

I've tried it with Horizontal Scale set to 100%, but still doesn't looks right

[jane-e]

Hi Adam,

I see an insertion point in the Word text, but not in the Photoshop text. Please click and insertion point with the Type  tool and post another screen shot of the text and the Character panel.

Is it Point type or Area type?

~ Jane