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Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Get Started Choose Software Tips & Tutorials From Jacci Howard Bear, your Guide to Desktop Publishing Gotta admit that sometimes -- okay, often -- I choose fonts in something of a rush. That doesn't mean I don't spend a lot of time trying to find just the right fonts or font combinations. Sometimes I spend way too much time changing fonts, looking at samples, mixing, matching, and mismatching. Then I often end up going back to one of my first choices because I've just run out of time. Font Combinations for iPhone I discovered Font Combinations for the iPhone when the creator, Douglas Bonneville, posted about it in our Reader's Tips on Choosing Fonts. It's a nifty little app. Not sure if it would actually save you time -- I can see myself spending way too much time trying to go through all 2000 possible combinations -- but it's a way to do something useful while standing in a long check out line or chilling in a waiting room full of 3 year old magazines. Just be sure to heed my tip and take a screenshot of those font combinations that most catch your eye. Even if you don't have the exact fonts used in this app, you can learn a lot about how contrast in type works. Check out Font Combinations. What is the Best Way to Choose or Mix and Match Fonts? Try some of these tips, especially when you don't have loads of time to spend finding that elusive perfect font. How to Choose Body Text Fonts The fonts we read the most should also usually be the ones we notice the least. How to Choose Fonts for Headlines You can have more fun with some headlines, but keep it readable. Desktop Publishing Ads Microsoft Fonts Desk Top Publishing Free Font Fancy Fonts Letter Fonts Featured Articles Things to Make Graphic Design Tutorials Desktop Publishing Page Layout Tutorials Graphics Tutorials Typography Prepress and Printing   More from About.com Share Your Dog's Tale Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of dog - or even a mutt. Your submission will help prospective owners decide what dog breed is right for them. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jacci Howard Bear Desktop Publishing Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Desktop Publishing newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   News & Views The 3D Illusion Ordered an iPad Yet? Another Year, Another Yearbook, or Not? Advertisement