Font Categories Explained
Fonts are categorized into several different groups, like sans serif or fixed width. Knowing these categories can make finding the font you need for a …
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Free Alternatives to Futura Fonts You Can Download and Use
Futura is a classic sans serif font based on a set of simple geometric forms. It’s considered very easy to read, but rarely comes with desktop …
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You can add a bit of a scary touch to your desktop publishing project with the right chiller font. There are many fonts out there with just a touch of …
Continue ReadingHow to Install Fonts in Windows
This article offers a no-frills, step-by-step guide to installing new fonts in Windows (well, plus a few resources from the DTP channel on finding the …
Continue ReadingHow To Make Professional Looking MS Word Flyers and Signs
When most people think about making flyers or signs in Microsoft Word they have visions of the poorly designed ones that they saw in primary school, …
Continue ReadingUsing Multi-inks in Quark to Create Multi-color Jobs on a Two Color Printing Press
The multi-ink function in QuarkXPress can be effectively used to create multi-color documents on a two-color press.
Continue ReadingDTP Tips: Choosing the Proper Paper for a Print Job
Paper selection is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of desktop publishing. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a paper stock …
Continue ReadingTop Five Photo Editing Programs for Desktop Publishers - Choosing Desktop Publishing Software
Newsletters, business cards, brochures…whatever your project may be, a photo editor is a must-have. This DTP Tips and Tools article will …
Continue ReadingWeb to Print Transition
Web to print transition is often understood in terms of comparing web layouts with print layouts. But, there is much more to it. A creative designer …
Continue ReadingAviary Online Graphics Application Review: Editing Software for Desktop Publishing
Aviary is a full suite of graphic applications that goes beyond what is available in Photoshop (and is less expensive than Adobe’s suite of graphic …
Continue ReadingHow to Design a Professional-looking Business Card
Create professional business cards using these simple, classic design principles. You don’t need any special program; you can get an …
Continue ReadingMake Your Own Skinny Business Cards with Zazzle
Online graphic and printing powerhouse Zazzle now carries skinny business cards. Learn more about how to design your own or use their templates.
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