Glencoe Desktop Publishing

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Glencoe Desktop Publishing

• Design Tips

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Design Tips

• Keep it simple less is more.
• For main headings, titles, headlines Use bold
  or italics with a point of 18 or higher.
• Use all caps in headlines only. Do not use all
  caps with script font.
• Borders should not overpower.
• Use only 2 different fonts on a page. Add
  variety with point size and special effects.
• Contrast serif and sans serif fonts.

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Design Tips

• Use the drawing/ shape tools to create your own
  art. Experiment even if you dont think you draw
  well. Freehand cartoons are interesting and draw
  attention.
• Document drawings and design should reflect the
  mood/ theme of the document.
• Use color to add interest to the document.
• Choose colors that contrast.

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Design Tips

• Use no more than 4 different colors on a page.
• Print on colored paper if there is not access to
  a color printer.
• The color red draws immediate attention. Use it
  carefully.
• Choose fill colors that allow the text to be read
  easily.

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Design Tips

• Choose colors that highlight the theme of the
  document.
• Rotate or flip pictures to position them as
  desired. (Create a border.)
• Faces, children, and animals are designs that
  grab attention.
• Look through clip art, magazines, newspapers,
  etc. for design ideas.
• Use the group feature to move several drawings as
  one unit.