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What Should You Look for When Downloading a Font?
Picking a font for a desktop publishing project involves more than just finding a typeface that matches the style of your project. Being aware of what you need in a font can speed up the time it takes to install a font and finish your project.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Sep 2, 2009 to
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4 Free Western Fonts
Need a little of the Wild West in your desktop publishing projects? There are more than a few typefaces that offer the chance to get your readers thinking of cowboys. These free fonts will introduce you to your options.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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Four Free Initial Fonts
An initial font provides particularly ornate characters that can be used in desktop publishing projects to highlight specific letters or start a paragraph. If you've ever seen a book where the first letter of a chapter is extra-large and decorative, you've seen an initial typeface.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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How to Use Multiple Fonts in One Project
Using multiple fonts is easy with desktop publishing software—almost too easy! Making sure that your fonts match is a must, if only to make sure that your target audience gets all the information out of your project as they can.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Aug 2, 2009 to
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Four Free Stencil Fonts
Stencil fonts can add a certain feeling to a desktop publishing project: depending on just what typeface you choose, a stencil font can either make your project look very official or entirely the opposite. There are hundreds of free stencil fonts available, but these four can give you a good start.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Aug 2, 2009 to
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Four Free Lucinda Calligraphy Fonts
Lucinda Calligraphy is a popular font for desktop publishing projects: it can offer an extra element of elegance for projects such as invitations or certificates. But if you don't have a copy of Lucinda Calligraphy — or you want something just a little different — these free fonts provide options.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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Four More Free 4th of July Fonts
When the 4th of July rolls around, it brings with it opportunities for quite a few desktop publishing projects. Whether you're putting together an invitation for a barbecue or laying out a poster announcing fireworks, having a few Independence Day fonts can come in handy.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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Four Free Retro Fonts
Most eras have a few typefaces associated with them, making it easy to give a retro feel to a desktop publishing project: all you have to do is add the right font. Even better, many retro typefaces are available for free.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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Four Free Sci-Fi Fonts
If you have a desktop publishing project with a sci-fi feel, your choice of font can be key. These four free fonts will help you add a futuristic feel to your projects.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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A Guide to the Best Free Fonts Online for Desktop Publishers
It seems like every desktop publishing project requires a new font. Rather than spending hours searching each time you need a new typeface, checkout our lists of free fonts, grouped by holidays and other themes to help you jump start your projects.

Published by Thursday Bram (2,760 pts ) on Jun 29, 2009 to
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