This font contains ligatures. In many programs ligatures are automatically turned on. If the ligatures aren't working, please use Google to find out if your software supports ligatures, and how to switch it on. Turn on ligatures in Word: 1. On the View menu, click Publishing Layout. If you see a message that asks if you want to create a new document in Publishing Layout view, click Continue. 2. On the View menu, click Formatting Palette. 3. On the Formatting Palette, under Font, select or clear the Ligatures check box. http://mac2.microsoft.com/help/office/12/en-us/word/item/bb7b56a7-5237-40ec-89a8-6cd103e5cd1d