The question of whether you should put one or two spaces after the period at the end of a sentence elicits strong reactions on both sides. On the one-space side, this 2011 Slate article by Farhad Manjoo (which currently has over 165,000 Facebook likes) lays out the argument for why “typing two spaces after a period is totally, completely, utterly, and inarguably wrong.” Basically, it comes down to aesthetics, with Manjoo maintaining that “one space is ...

Why is Your Font Choice Important?

There are some obvious and some subtle differences between fonts. As well as setting the mood of the copy, fonts can have significant effects on legibility.

This article will classify fonts in several different ways and compare the effects that each have on legibility.

Serif vs. Sans-serif Fonts

Start a word processor and type a letter “h.” Change it to a large size (72 points) and use Times or Times New Roman font. Notice the three small cross ...