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Word Lesson 3
Understanding Character Formatting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Character | Any single letter, number, symbol, or punctuation mark |
| Character spacing | The spacing in and around each character of text |
| Character styles | Formatting attributes that can be applied to individual characters/selected words |
| Font | A typeface that applies a style to characters |
| Live preview | Gives you a preview of what you’re going to apply to your document |
| Paragraph styles | Styles created for paragraphs |
| Point size | The height of characters, with one point equaling approximately 1/72 of an inch |
| Text Effects | Adds a distinctive appearance to selected text such as outline, shadow, glow, and reflection. |
| WordArt | A feature that creates decorative effects with text |