Setting font face, size and color of Typewriter text

...when pdf is a single-page, typewriter-enabled form? I've skimmed though a couple pdf files on Acrobat javascript trying to figure out what events I need to trigger a function and the proper syntax to use, but I'm coming up empty. I don't know if this is doc level or page level or how to get a function to trigger when the document opens or the typewriter button is clicked.
The problem is that for my Windows computer when I open the document, the default font is Courier 12pt and black. A co-worker's Mac computer (and Foxit PDF Reader) the default is Helvetica 11pt and blue. Another co-worker's Mac (with Adobe Reader) defaults to a cursive font, 11pt and blue. I really need to standardize this and particularly change the color to black.
I am at a complete loss and out of my depth on where to start and how to find the info I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Dami

George, you have been extremely helpful. You don't know how much I appreciate your knowledge and patience.
1. Seems like going this option, we would be better served just making a web-based form. I'll pass that on to the Powers-That-Be.
2. Not to imply these folks are computer-illiterate, but the users completing the forms are plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, carpenters, etc. In fact, they get a good number of printed, hand-written, snail-mailed forms submitted. I really don't know the likelihood of getting these users to download and install Reader 11.
Again, thanks so much for your time and expertise.
Dami

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