Helpful Hints

• 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