Chapter 3. Character Formats
A WEALTH OF OPTIONS ARE available on InDesign’s Control Panel, some of them obvious, some far so less so. Their arrangement reflects how they have evolved from predigital typesetting, and to get the best results from these options, we need to be aware of the conventions for using them. Starting out with the Character Formatting controls, we’ll look beyond the buttons to the historical precedents and the aesthetic considerations of using these options.
Text Selection Methods
Before we can format type, we must first select it. Here’s a list of useful shortcuts for selecting text and moving within stories:
• Select one word: Double-click word
• Select one line: Triple-click line (depending on Text Preferences setting) ...
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