issues with spaces between characters (ms powerpoint 2003)

[aromes]

I did create a very simple basic table in Ms Word 2003 with 2 colums/2 rows like
(Insert Table of 4 columns, 2 rows)
Pref. Settlement Method Test1 Test2 Test3
Face Value of Settlement 50 60 70

Then imported that table in Power Point.
Problem: In power Point (version 2003 as well), the characters are not spaced out properly as in MS Word. For example, the s and the t of Test1 have are so close to each other that you think it’s forming one letter, but in Test2 thet are spaced out properly.
PS: Same issue if I create my table directly from ms power point
I did reinstall MS Office, but same issues.
OS is Windows XP