System 7: System 6 Fonts Still Used

What will happen to fonts in my old System file when I install System 7?
You keep all of your existing fonts. While TrueType installs a number of TrueType fonts with System 7, TrueType fonts complement any bitmap fonts available on your Macintosh.

Remember these points:

* All of the fonts in your System 6 System file are retained in System 7.
* If you request a font size that is available as a bitmap, your Macintosh uses the bitmap.
* If you use a size for which you do not a have a bitmap, your Macintosh scales the appropriate TrueType outline.
* If you remove a bitmap from your System file, the Macintosh uses the TrueType font. Depending on the font and size you request, you will end up with either a bitmap font OR a TrueType font. Regardless of whether it's a bitmap or a TrueType font, your text will look great.
Published Date: Feb 20, 2012