John C. wrote: >> The right type size for the length of the lines is important. One >> and one-half alphabets per line (39 to 45 characters) is a common >> suggestion, though you can't always adhere to it. > > Bringhurst would accept as little as 45 characters for double column > newsprint but would prefer 65 for normal book work. > -- > John Culleton
Thanks for pointing that out! You are right. I also found a measure from 45 to 70 characters suggested in another book on book design. With more characters per line than 1-1/2 alphabets, it's easier to justify text because you have more words and spaces to work with. --Judy M. Usa Registered Linux User #397786 Being productive with VectorLinux 6.0 Standard, Deluxe Edition
