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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on the issue of fonts & missing links!?
Basically, when we create a document in Indesign using Mac 1, and save it on the server (for someone else to open) , When the user on Mac 2 opens it the font and the pictures are missing! Even though, all the same fonts installed on each machine and the pictures are all on our server stored in the same place and not been moved / modified since placing it on the page!
Its only happening on one Mac - we have reinstalled CS4 and still no improvement!
To me, it seems a mystery, but I am sure there is an explanation somewhere!!
HELP!
Thanks,
Fiona

You bet. I've checked and double-checked. What is really wierd is that I can open another In Design document that is using the same font, and it is perfectly ok.

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