Macintosh Bible, 8th Edition, The

Typesetting Tips

There's typing, and then there's typesetting. Anyone can buy a few fonts, whack away at the keyboard, and print a publication. But not just anyone can make a document aesthetically pleasing and easy to read. That's where the art of typesetting comes in. In this section you'll learn some advanced tips for making your publications look like the work of a professional typesetter.

The Seven Deadly Typographic Sins

We'll start by pointing out some common mistakes almost every beginning desktop publisher makes. See if you've committed any of the following sins.

1. Two spaces after a period.

This is probably the most common typographic sin. You'll see it in ads, newsletters, and even books. Simply because the Elders used to do it, many ...