"Arial Narrow" is not recognised as font family by Photoshop Elements (Windows Vista)Products affected

Issue

When you try to select "Arial Narrow" from the font list in Photoshop Elements, it is not available.

Reason

Arial Narrow and other Open-type fonts are listed differently in Adobe applications on Windows Vista.

Solution

The font is now listed as "Arial" with "Narrow" as an option under font styles.

  1. Open Photoshop Elements and select the Type tool.
  2. Select the font Arial.
  3. Under font styles to the right of the font name, select Narrow.

Doc ID
(kb408629)

Last updated
2009-02-16

Products affected

Photoshop Elements

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