Hi Susan. Great video! Goes over so many useful things illustrator users should know. I have a question in regards to area type and the text itself. I have some fonts (in particular baskervile) in all caps and the letters A, S and O are taller than the other letters. Is it possible to make the area size (Text box) perfectly line up at the bottom and top of the text? I would really appreciate the information from a seasoned designer. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.
First of all, thank you for the compliment. I'm glad you liked the video. Now then, I'm not completely sure I understand your question. If you want the text to line up with the top and bottom of the text box exactly, I would suggest playing with the leading and increase the space between the lines of text. You don't have to use whole numbers. Try adding .1 at a time until you have the desired spacing of your text. Adjust leading in the Properties Panel in the Character area. It is the small icon on the top right (underneath the Font name field and the field where you choose Regular/Bold, etc.). Let me know if that helps. Or if I misunderstood your question, please give me a bit more info.
You teach with detail and clarity - I shared this with my design students - thank you!
You are welcome! Your comment put a smile on my face this morning! Thanks for sharing my tutorial with your students!
Hi Susan. Great video! Goes over so many useful things illustrator users should know. I have a question in regards to area type and the text itself.
I have some fonts (in particular baskervile) in all caps and the letters A, S and O are taller than the other letters.
Is it possible to make the area size (Text box) perfectly line up at the bottom and top of the text?
I would really appreciate the information from a seasoned designer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.
First of all, thank you for the compliment. I'm glad you liked the video. Now then, I'm not completely sure I understand your question. If you want the text to line up with the top and bottom of the text box exactly, I would suggest playing with the leading and increase the space between the lines of text. You don't have to use whole numbers. Try adding .1 at a time until you have the desired spacing of your text. Adjust leading in the Properties Panel in the Character area. It is the small icon on the top right (underneath the Font name field and the field where you choose Regular/Bold, etc.). Let me know if that helps. Or if I misunderstood your question, please give me a bit more info.
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