QL-Win / QL-Win/QuickLook

Please add preview support for fonts like Cambria Math in .docx files

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Description

I am often working with the Cambria Math font and think it's sad that QuickLook doesn't support it in the preview pane.
It would be great if support was implemented, if possible. Thanks in advance!

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The issue does not identify a file, test, or rendering entry point. Start by reproducing the missing Cambria Math preview for a .docx file and locate the existing document-preview path; done means the font renders correctly in the QuickLook preview pane.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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