On Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:44:30 +0100
Pablo Rodriguez <oi...@gmx.es> wrote:

> On 02/12/2017 03:40 AM, John Culleton wrote:
> > [...]
> > Some questions:
> > 1. Where is the basic size of the font family defined in points?  
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> the default font size is 12pt.
> 
> > 2. In the second example which of the many Dejavu fonts is assumed
> > to be the starting point? Is it a ttf or a otf version?  
> 
> As Joseph Canedo explained, the DejaVu font seem to be a TrueType
> font.
> 
> This may be (and I think it is) a font in OpenType format with
> TrueType outlines (instead of PostScript outlines).
> 
> > 3. Can any font family on the system be used or is there a specific
> > context list?  
> 
> Any system font (TTF, OTF and PS at least) can be used with ConTeXt.
> 
> All that ConTeXt (or LuaTeX) requires is the way to find it. The
> safest way is the file name.
> 
> Let us know whether you have further questions.
> 
> I hope it helps,
> 
> 
> Pablo

Thanks to you and Joseph! I am getting back into Context after a long
absence and things are gradually coming back to me. My first new
document is proceeding :<)

-- 
John Culleton
Wexfordpress
Book design and indexing.


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