File formats for print

Unless you are providing a pdf (portable document format) where the typeface is embedded, you will need to make sure that the printer has access to the same typefaces as the ones used for your design.

When providing type as an object or image, such as a logotype, make sure that the resolution is appropriate to the print process. Software can be used to adjust resolution; the normal setting for high-quality publications is 300dpi.

Production for screen

There are certain key areas you will need to consider both when designing and handing over a Web or e-book project. For example, do you want your pages to resize automatically when users adjust the size of their browser window, or will page size be fixed? If you opt for a ...

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