Macintosh: Pre-System 7.x Font Sizes

I am using System 6.0.x and noticed that some of my fonts are now showing a different memory size. Why?
When using the Font D/A Mover, you may notice that some fonts show a different memory size, depending on what version of system file you are accessing. The fonts distributed by Apple have not actually changed in size; rather, a FOND resource was added to the System file with the introduction of the LaserWriter Plus. When the Font D/A Mover calculates the size of a font in bytes, the FOND resource for that font is also included. If you need to know a font's actual size, use ResEdit and do a Get Info for the font.

Notes:
1. ResEdit is a resource editor by Apple Computer, Inc. It allows you to make modifications to files. This application is a developer tool and Apple Computer does not provide support for ResEdit or applications modified using ResEdit.

2. Font D/A Mover is only required with versions of the Mac OS prior to System 7.x.
Last Modified: Feb 19, 2012

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