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that allows you to render the characters onscreen or in print, whereas the typeface, which embodies the style and visual distinctiveness of
the characters, refers to the design and style of the type.
The following table lists a few examples of typefaces and fonts.
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Typeface (Font family) Font
Helvetica Helvetica Bold-Italic
Times New Roman Normal
Verdana Verdana Bold-Italic
Choosing a typeface
Typefaces come in different shapes and sizes and have unique characteristics and expressive qualities. Choosing the right typeface is an
important design consideration because it can set the tone of the project. Moreover, it can help, or hinder, effective communication. For
example, if you design a poster with a typeface that is difficult to read, or sets the wrong tone, your message may not effectively reach your
intended audience.
Here are a few basic tips for choosing the right typeface:
• Choose a typeface that best suits the tone of your design.
• Choose a typeface that is appropriate for the final output of your design (e.g. web or print).
• Use less typefaces in your document. The general rule is not to exceed three or four typefaces in a document.
• Make sure the typeface characters are easy to read and recognize.
• Choose a typeface that is appropriate for the age of your target audience.
• Make sure the typeface of headings stands out and looks good when displayed at larger sizes.
• Make sure the typeface of body text enhances readability.
• Choose a typeface that supports multiple languages if you’re working on multilingual documents.
To change the font
1
Using the Text tool , select a character or a block of text.
If the Property manager docker is not open, click Window Property manager.
2
In the Property managerdocker, click the Character button to display the character-related options.
3 In the Character area of the Property managerdocker, perform one or more tasks from the following table.
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To Do the following
Choose a typeface Choose a typeface from the Font list box.
For information about finding fonts more easily, see “Filtering fonts
” on page 434 and “Searching for fonts” on page 435.
Set font size Type a value in the Font size box.
Change the font style Choose a style from the Font style list box.