Text is an important element in the design and layout of documents. In CorelDRAW, you can choose the typeface that is best suited to your project. You can specify the font size and style. In addition, you can use an OpenType font to achieve a unique and distinctive style. For more information, see OpenType features. 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 information about previewing fonts, see View fonts.
"Font" and "typeface" are two typography terms that are often used interchangeably, but they do not have the same meaning. A font is a collection of characters that includes letters, numbers, and symbols of one variation of a typeface, such as bold or italic. A typeface, which is also known as a font family, is made up of several fonts that share similar design characteristics. 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.
The following table lists a few examples of typefaces and fonts.
Typefaces come in different shapes and sizes and have unique characteristics and expressive qualities. Choosing the right typeface is an important design consideration because it can set the tone of the project. Moreover, it can help, or hinder, effective communication. For example, if you design a poster with a typeface that is difficult to read, or sets the wrong tone, your message may not effectively reach your intended audience.
The typeface applied to the word "Menu" on the left is more suitable for an upscale restaurant menu than the typeface on the right.
Here are a few basic tips for choosing the right typeface:
You can also change the font and font size from the property bar.
You can also change the font style of selected text by clicking the Bold button , Italic button , or Underline button on the property bar.
Click Tools Options CorelDRAW. In the left pane of the dialog box that appears, click Text, and type a value in the Keyboard text increment box on the Display page. |
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You can also resize the text from the Character area of the Properties docker, by choosing a size from the Font size list box.
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