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Lesson 4

The document discusses spacing and formatting of letters and words for optimal readability. It explains that optical spacing considers relationships between letters to make groups appear balanced, while mechanical spacing spaces letters and words equally. It also outlines guidelines for spacing single letters, words, lines, and sentences based on letter size and available space.

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Lesson 4

The document discusses spacing and formatting of letters and words for optimal readability. It explains that optical spacing considers relationships between letters to make groups appear balanced, while mechanical spacing spaces letters and words equally. It also outlines guidelines for spacing single letters, words, lines, and sentences based on letter size and available space.

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Lesson 4 Proportion of Letters Optical Spacing to make group of letters appear balanced to the eye Relationships of letters should

d be considered Speces between letters depend on whether the letters have regular, irregular, or circular elements

Mechanical Spacing refers to spacing letters in equal distances Makes the white areas between letters appear unequal Distance between words should be equal to one letter space Distance between sentences should ideally be two letter spaces Space between lines must not be less than of the height of the letters

Small letterings Letters may be done by using single strokes

Bigger and Wider Letterings Use outlined or built-up letters

Lettering space considered before making lettering jobs Normal letters use when you have enough space Compressed letters use when you have limited space Extended or expanded letters use when you have wide and unlimited spaces

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