One way to combat this is to pay extra close attention to character spacing between the initial cap and the second, normal size letter in the word. The macros or scripts that word processing and page layout programs use to automatically create dropped caps is especially prone to creating holes in words - where there should be no space. Learn how to adjust initial caps for best appearance and readability with these quick tips:
Fine-tuning Initial Caps
By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com
A frequent complaint from readers is that initial caps make it harder to read the text. The size, position, or type used for the initial caps makes the word it goes with more difficult to decipher.
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- Adjust Initial Caps for Best Appearance and Readability
- Adjust Gaps in Dropped Caps
- Eliminate Trapped White Space in Drop Caps
- Put Initial Caps on the Baseline
Initial Caps, Drop Caps
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