May 12, 2009

All Things Typographic 5/09

Q. When I reopen a document in InDesign, I get a missing font alert that says that the Times (TT) font is missing and a substitute font will be used. I don't even use Times, so why is this happening? Check it out...

Q. Is it ok to use greek text in a preliminary layout? I've heard both yes and no. Check it out...

Q.What are Stylistic Sets in OpenType fonts? Check it out...

Q.How to pronounce the 12 most mispronounced typeface names. Check it out...

Q.How can we get copywriters to stop using dumb quotes, hyphens, and double word-spaces between sentences? Check it out...

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