Helpful Hints

Things to Avoid:
  • Long lines of small type, and short lines of large type
  • Inconsistent column layouts
  • Narrow columns of justified text
  • Period followed by two spaces
  • Overpowering graphic accents
  • Long captions set in small, italicized type
  • Failure to hyphenate
  • Using three of more fonts in a single publication

Tips to Improve:

  • Align text with pre-printed rules and logos
  • Adjust paragraph spacing
  • Use symbols whenever possible (@, %, , etc.)
  • Be sure you really want to use justified alignment!
  • Use bold letters to emphasis not ALL CAPS