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Following are some guidelines regarding the use of typography to help ensure professional-looking documents and to improve legibility.
Clarity
DO
Consider hierarchy in typography. Be consistent and clear. Strive for contrast to achieve clarity between kinds and levels of information.    

 
Type Styles
DO
Feel free to mix a serif and a sans serif when combining typefaces. In general, it's best to use them at contrasting sizes.     
DON'T
Combine too many fonts or fonts that look too similar.    The College of New Jersey has adopted a system of visual identity that includes a LOGO along with style guidelines.

 
Type Weight
DO
Change the weight (light, bold, regular, italic) of the typeface to create emphasis. Note: Italics appear smaller than the same point size in non-italic type.    The College of New Jersey has adopted a system of visual identity that includes a logo along with style guidelines.
DON'T
Change weights too often or without reason.    The College of New Jersey has adopted a system of visual identity that includes a logo along with style guidelines.

 
Capitalization
DO
Use all capitals sparingly for emphasis.    The College of New Jersey has ADOPTED a system of visual identity that includes a logo along with style guidelines.
DON'T
Set lengthy text in all capitals because it will reduce readability.    THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY HAS ADOPTED A SYSTEM OF VISUAL IDENTITY THAT INCLUDES A LOGO ALONG WITH STYLE GUIDELINES.

 
Type Size
DO
Know your audience. It may be necessary to use larger type in certain situations.    The College of New Jersey has adpoted a system of visual identity that includes a logo along with style guidelines.
DON'T
Set type too big. Large type with too little leading, or interline spacing, is harder to read than smaller type with adequate space between lines.   
The College of New Jersey has adpoted a system of visual identity that includes a logo along with style guidelines.

 
Type Manipulation
DON'T
Use the type distortion features of your layout program. They electronically expand, slant, condense, or otherwise distort the type, which detracts from the original design and creates unpleasant characteristics.   
The College of New Jersey has adpoted a system of visual identity that includes a logo along with style guidelines.

 
Questions?
DO
Refer questions to the Office of College and Community Relations, 609.771.2368, cfriedma@tcnj.edu.      
 
 
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Please direct any questions to
Cindy Friedman
Director of Marketing and Publications
P) 609.771.2368
F) 609.771.3067
E) cfriedma@tcnj.edu


11/03