Small caps are uppercase (capital) letters that are about the size of normal lowercase letters in any given typeface. Small caps are less intrusive when all uppercase appears within normal text or can be used for special emphasis.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: As long as it takes to set text in small caps
Here's How:
- Use small caps for acronyms.
Set acronyms such as NASA or NASDAQ in small caps when they appear in body text or headlines. - Use small caps for common abbreviations.
Set common abbreviations such as AM or PM in small caps so they don't overpower the accompanying text. - Use small caps for headlines.
For an elegant and more readable look than all caps, set headlines or short phrases in small caps.
Tips:
- Use true small caps fonts.
If possible, avoid simply resizing capital letters or using the small caps feature in some programs. Instead use typefaces that have been specifically created as small caps. - Be consistent in use of small caps.
When you use small caps for acronyms and abbreviations, do so throughout the publication.
What You Need:
- Small Caps Fonts
