Chapter 5Typography
QUARKXPRESS IS RENOWNED FOR ITS TYPOGRAPHIC FEATURES—in fact, the ability to produce high-end, professional typography is one of the main reasons to use it over a word processor or lower-end page layout program. Talented graphic designers work with typeface, column width, hyphenation and justification, and leading (space between lines) to create a look that complements the subject matter and overall layout. Typographic features include everything from applying a font to inserting special characters to controlling the precise amount of space between individual characters. Special effects include the ability to wrap text around graphics and convert text to boxes that can contain pictures or more text.
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