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" " (space) is not compatible with Microsoft Publisher

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#356 opened on Mar 4, 2021

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Description

Issue When using the font in Microsoft Publisher the whole text box disappear when a " " (space) is typed.

To Reproduce Type a " " (space) in Microsoft Publisher.

80a27a3b-d413-4524-8417-9f9f3709ec8a Thanks to Arck Tang on the Microsoft Community forums for providing the gif.

Temporary Workaround Using alt+255 will create the desired result. This is however not a solution.

Environment

  • OS: Windows 10 Pro
  • Microsoft Publisher (Office 365)
  • Version 3.15

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Research direction
Investigate why the space character causes the text box to disappear in Microsoft Publisher. Check the font's space glyph and its metrics (e.g., width, sidebearings) or if there is a missing glyph. Look for differences in how other fonts handle spaces in Publisher.
Tech stack
python
Domain
design
Issue type
Bug
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3
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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60