Fixed width fonts not working

[horseatingweeds]

When i try using one of the two fixed-width fonts that came installed on Office 2010, they don't work properly. Simplified Arabic Fixed appears with about the top third cut off, and Miriam Fixed won't work at all -- if I choose it, it reverts back to the default font as soon as I type.

Anyone have an idea why this is happening?

[OTPM]

Hi
I have the same PC configuration as your self and I cannot repeat your issue. I have used the two very same fonts mentioned in your post and both appear fine.
Are you able to post a sample of your document so I can take a look for you.
Tony(OTPM)

[horseatingweeds]

Thanks OPTM, here it is attached.

Also, upon further experimentation, when I use Simplified Arabic Fixed, it's only the lower case that gets the top third cut off. However, when I try switching to Miriam Fixed from Simplified Arabic Fixed, all the Arabic Fixed characters get their top third cut off. When I switch to Miriam Fixed from other fonts, nothing seems to happen. It just reverts back to the previous font.

[OTPM]

Hi
I have done some investigation and it seems that this is a general issue for many people. However after further investigation the issue, for some strange reason, only applies to certain font sizes. The problem font sizes are as follows:
Simplified Arabic: 8, 10, 11
Miriam Fixed: 10, 11
All other font sizes seem to display correctly. So if you can avoid using these font sizes it may resolve your problem. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Good luck.
Tony(OTPM)

[horseatingweeds]

Thanks OPTM. It must be something in the font itself perhaps? I've experimented some more, and I'm seeing the problem for Simplified Arabic Fixed for font sizes 12, 11, and 8. And Mirriam Fixed at 11 and 8.