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How we read: why good typography is important

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A good typography helps to read more quickly and easily, with typographic adjustments and non-typographic factors such as familiarity, interest, redundancy and meaningful grouping affecting the reading. The controlling of the parameters such as word spacing, line spacing, size and shape of the letter allow for quicker reading and better comprehension.

Author: Bohle, Bob
Publisher: Society for News Design
Publication Name: Design
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 1520-4243
Year: 1995
Typesetting

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New choices in numerals

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The different styles of numericals are discussed such as Arabic, Roman numbering system and Conventional numerals. Another style called as old-style, also referred to as lowercase or non-lining figures, that was in use centuries ago is believed to reappear with quality font design.

Author: Rehe, Rolf
Publisher: Society for News Design
Publication Name: Design
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 1520-4243
Year: 2005
Evaluation, Number theory, Numbers

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Toward a friendlier, lighter typography

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Different typefaces are utilized in the 21st century to present a more relaxed newspaper to match more relaxed lifestyles.

Author: Rehe, Rolf
Publisher: Society for News Design
Publication Name: Design
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 1520-4243
Year: 2001
Newspapers, Column, Public opinion, Layout (Printing), Newspaper layout and typography

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