In the lower box on the right, delete any fonts that appear in the "Never Embed" box.
Click on the Adobe PDF tab at the top.If you are converting to PDF using Acrobat Professional (instructions courtesy of the Graduate Thesis Office at Iowa State University):
Microsoft Word 2008 on a Mac OS X computer will automatically embed your fonts while converting your document to a PDF file. Check the box next to Embed fonts in the file.In the bottom right corner select Word Options.
Click the circular Office button in the upper left corner of Microsoft Word.To embed your fonts in Microsoft Word 2007: Note that when saving as a PDF, make sure to go to “more options” and save as “PDF/A compliant” In the File pull-down menu click on Options.Ĭheck the box next to Embed fonts in the file. Instructions for Embedding Fonts To embed your fonts in recent versions of Word, follow these instructions from Microsoft:Ĭlick the File tab and then click Options.Īt the bottom, under Preserve fidelity when sharing this document, select the Embed fonts in the file check box.Ĭlear the Do not embed common system fonts check box.įor reference, below are some instructions from ProQuest UMI for embedding fonts in older file formats: To embed your fonts in Microsoft Word 2010: It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that fonts are embedded properly prior to submission. Fonts embedded improperly will be published to DASH as-is. If fonts are not embedded, non-English characters may not appear as intended. If you are unsure whether your chosen font will display correctly, use one of the following fonts: Fonts must be embedded in the PDF file to ensure all characters display correctly. Table of contents, list of tables, list of figures or illustrations, and lengthy tables: single spacing may be used 8½ x 11 inches, unless a musical score is includedīlock quotations, footnotes, and bibliographies: single spacing within each entry but double spacing between each entry.All dissertations should be divided into appropriate sections, and long dissertations may need chapters, main divisions, and subdivisions. Most dissertations are 100 to 300 pages in length. The language of the dissertation is ordinarily English, although some departments whose subject matter involves foreign languages may accept a dissertation written in a language other than English. Any deviation from these requirements may lead to rejection of the dissertation and delay in the conferral of the degree. When preparing the dissertation for submission, students must follow strict formatting requirements. Body of Text, Tables, Figures, and Captionsĭissertations Comprising Previously Published Works