Multimedia Design Chapter 2
- 2. 2 Text is words and symbols in any form, spoken or written, are the most common system of communication. Text is used in most Multimedia applications. With multimedia technology, text can be combined with other media in a powerful and meaningful way to present information and express moods. Text is the easiest to manipulate. Chapter 2: Text Introduction
- 3. 3 Text elements can be categories into: Alphabets characters: A – Z Number: 0 – 9 Special characters: . , ; : ‘ “ Symbols: @ # $ & * Chapter 2: Text Categories of Text
- 4. 4 Heading / Title Paragraph Bullet / list Navigation (Menu) Text as graphics Chapter 2: Text The Use of Text
- 5. 5 Chapter 2: Text The Use of Text Heading Paragraph Text as graphic Navigation
- 6. 6 A design for a set of characters. A collection of characters of a single size and style belonging to a particular typeface family. There is some basic consistency of look that makes the individual characters, regardless of size and style variations, part of the same family. Chapter 2: Text Font
- 7. 7 Font Chapter 2: Text Font
- 8. 8 The size of a font, typically represented in points (pt). The font size is the distance from the top of the capital letters to the bottom of the "descenders" in letters such as "g" and "y." Chapter 2: Text Font Size
- 9. 9 Chapter 2: Text Font Size Font Size Example 8 point Text 12 point Text 24 point Text 72 point Text
- 10. 10 Users may have difficulty reading small text, seeing small objects or targeting small icons and controls with a mouse. Small fonts can cause eye-strain and make reading difficult or impossible for many users. Screen elements with fixed sizes may be too small on high-resolution displays or exceed the screen size on small, hand-held devices. Chapter 2: Text Font Size
- 11. 11 Refers to whether text is bold, italicized, underlined, or any combination of the three The term font style refers to the particular style of textual characters. Styles are usually standard. Chapter 2: Text Font Style Bold italic Underline
- 12. 12 Bold, bold face, or bold font is any text that is darkened to help emphasize a remark or comment. Use bold fonts for emphasis, to highlight important points. Whole paragraphs of text set in bold type are hard to read. In some instances it is useful to readers to have titles, proper names, or key terms in a manual within a block of copy highlighted with bold for ease in scanning. Chapter 2: Text Font Style
- 13. 13 Italic is a style of font that slants the letters evenly to the right. Use italics to emphasize small amounts of text within a block of text. Avoid long passages in italics. It is harder to read than normal roman faces. Chapter 2: Text Font Style
- 14. 14 An underline is where the words have a line running beneath them. Underlines are appropriate for section headings and some bibliographical notations. In web browsers, default settings typically distinguish hyperlinks by underlining them. Chapter 2: Text Font Style
- 15. 15 There are two types of font: Serif Sans serif Chapter 2: Text Types of Font
- 16. 16 Serif characters have a little "flag" or decoration at the end of the letter stroke. Serif fonts are usually easier to read in printed works than sans-serif fonts. Chapter 2: Text Types of Font
- 17. 17 Sans Serif (sans is French for "without") characters don't have these decorations. Sans-serif fonts are usually easier to read on screen than serif fonts. Chapter 2: Text Types of Font
- 18. 18 Used to decorate, embellish, and beautify a text. With the help of decorative fonts any informal passage can become more reader-friendly: it will quickly capture attention of the readers and make a text easier to perceive, unusual, and fascinating. Not suitable for paragraph. Chapter 2: Text Types of Font
- 19. 19 The following are some considerations and guidelines to keep in mind when working with text : Be Concise Use Appropriate Fonts Make it Readable Consider Type Styles and Colors Use Restraint and be Consistent Chapter 2: Text Working with Text
- 20. 20 Be Concise Text should be kept to a minimum unless the application includes a great deal of reference material. Reading volumes of text on a computer screen is difficult and tiring. From a design standpoint, text should fill less than half the screen Chapter 2: Text Working with Text
- 21. 21 Use Appropriate Fonts Fonts are useful in focusing attention on certain test on the screen, enhancing readability, setting a tone (serious, lighthearted), and projecting an image (progressive, conservative). When choosing a font, always consider the objectives and the audience. Chapter 2: Text Working with Text
- 22. 22 Use Appropriate Fonts Chapter 2: Text Working with Text This may be appealing to a younger audience because their childlike or whimsical look. This are more appropriate for a formal look.
- 23. 23 Make it Readable Although a decorative font maybe attractive but it may also hard to read. The size of text depends on the application. Heading and subheadings are used to attract attention and provide the user with quick identification of the screen contents, while text blocks provide the substance. Chapter 2: Text Working with Text
- 24. 24 Chapter 2: Text Working with Text Headings 14 to 48 point Subheadings Half the heading size Text blocks 10 to 12 point This example of size of lettering shows the effect size has on readability This example of size of lettering shows the effect size has on readability This example of size of lettering shows the effect size has on readability This example of size of lettering shows the effect size has on readability This example of size of lettering shows the effect size has on readability
- 25. 25 Consider Type Styles and Colors Three common type styles are bold, italic, and underline. These styles are often used for emphasis in print materials. In multimedia applications, however, there are more often used to indicate hypertext, or hot words. Contrast between the lettering and background also is a very important factor in legibility and readability. Chapter 2: Text Working with Text
- 26. 26 Chapter 2: Text Working with Text How easy is it to read this written information How easy is it to read this written information How easy is it to read this written information How easy is it to read this written information
- 27. 27 Use Restraint and be Consistent Although it may be tempting and certainly easy to use various typefaces, sizes, and styles, it is important to exercise restraint. Be careful to avoid a busy and difficult to read design resulting from too many fonts and type styles on one screen. In addition, try to maintain consistency in the use of text. Chapter 2: Text Working with Text