
This chapter includes the following essential topics: In CorelDRAW, we can preview and manage fonts. In the Character area of the Object properties docker, perform one or more tasks from the following table.Next → ← prev Managing fonts in CorelDraw In the Object properties docker, click the Character button to display the character-related options. If the Object properties docker is not open, click Window Dockers Object properties. Using the Text tool, select a character or a block of text. Make sure the typeface of body text enhances readability.Ĭhoose a typeface that supports multiple languages if you’re working on multilingual documents. Make sure the typeface of headings stands out and looks good when displayed at larger sizes. Make sure the typeface characters are easy to read and recognize.Ĭhoose a typeface that is appropriate for the age of your target audience. The general rule is not to exceed three or four typefaces in a document. Ĭhoose a typeface that best suits the tone of your design.Ĭhoose a typeface that is appropriate for the final output of your design (e.g.Here are a few basic tips for choosing the right typeface: The typeface applied to the word "Menu" on the left is more suitable for an upscale restaurant menu than the typeface on the right. The following table lists a few examples of typefaces and fonts. In other words, a font is the mechanism that allows you to render the characters onscreen or in print, whereas the typeface, which embodies the style and visual distinctiveness of the characters, refers to the design and style of the type. A typeface, which is also known as a font family, is made up of several fonts that share similar design characteristics. A font is a collection of characters that includes letters, numbers, and symbols of one variation of a typeface, such as bold or italic. "Font" and "typeface" are two typography terms that are often used interchangeably, but they do not have the same meaning. For information about previewing fonts, see Viewing fonts. The default unit of measure for text is points however, you can change the unit of measure for the active drawing and all subsequent drawings. For more information, see Working with OpenType features. In addition, you can use an OpenType font to achieve a unique and distinctive style. In CorelDRAW, you can choose the typeface that is best suited to your project. Text is an important element in the design and layout of documents.
