Setting the Typeface and Point Size


The design of type is called the typeface. The typeface you are reading now is called Minion. The typeface of the subhead below is called Futura Condensed Bold.

To choose a font (typeface):

1.

Choose Type > Font and then choose the typeface from the font menu. The font menu can be set to preview the typefaces (see page 529).

or

In the Character palette, choose a typeface from the font menu .

The font menu in the Character palette lets you choose the typeface for text. The style menu next to each font name displays the style choices.

2.

If necessary, choose the styling for the font from the style menu next to the name of the font.

or

Use the style list in the Character palette to choose the styling .

The style menu in the Character palette lets you choose the proper style choices for a typeface.

Tip

The style list changes depending on the typeface and the fonts you have installed. If you do not have the bold version of a font, it will not be listed.

Tip

You can use the keyboard commands to apply styling such as regular, bold, italic, and bold italic.

The size of type is measured using a system called points. There are 72 points per inch. The point size of this text is 10.25.

Tip

Use the preferences to change this value to the more traditional setting 72.27 points per inch (see page 534).


To change the point size:

  • Choose Type > Size and then choose a point size from the list .

    The point size menu in the Character palette lets you choose common point sizes or enter a specific size in the field.

    or

    Use the point size field controls to enter a custom point size.



InDesign CS2 for Macintosh and Windows(c) Visual QuickStart Guide
InDesign CS4 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide
ISBN: 0321573579
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 309
Authors: Sandee Cohen

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