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One of InDesign’s most highly touted features is its control over type. The character palette is the command center for type in InDesign. But at first glance, the number of options available can be overwhelming, especially when delving into OpenType territory.
Now get the inside scoop on using InDesign’s character palette from the industry’s leading experts on page layout: David Blatner and Olav Martin Kvern, authors of this week’s featured book, “Real World InDesign 2.” You’ll learn about how InDesign groups font familes, applies leading and kerning, and adjusts baseline shift.
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This article was last modified on March 10, 2025
This article was first published on May 28, 2003
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