Wednesday, November 5, 2008

TheType Studio

Fall back to typography. Here's the latest scoop:
-- TypeTalk: You ask, we answer!
-- Importing Text
-- Typography for Creative Pros
-- Featured artist: Jill Bell
-- Gourmet Typography Training
TypeTalk: You ask, we answer!
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Q. What does the term axis mean when you're talking about a typeface? Check it out...

Q. Kerning is a black art I have yet to get my head around. How much is too much? Is it purely visual or can it be mathematical? Part 1: Kerning Principles, Part 2: Kerning in Action

Q. Is there an easy way to create the dot leaders used in tables of contents and other running lists? Check it out...

Q. Are there any guidelines for type in emails? Should the same conventions for print apply to emails? Check it out... Read the answers to these and more in TypeTalk, my weekly Q&A blog (formerly a monthly column).
Now you can post your comments and read others.You ask, I answer! Send your questions to mailto:typetalk@thetypestudio.com A complete directory of past columns is here.
Importing Text
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One of the first steps when beginning a new design project is to import text into a document. Although many people still use the old "copy and paste" method, there is a better way to bring in text, especially if you want to control typographic and formatting details. Read on...
Typography for Creative Pros
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