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DESIGN GUIDE THREE

DESIGN & LAYOUT

Use a minimum 12-point type

Use simple typefaces with a serif whenever possible

Keep paragraphs justified to the left - and unjustified to the right

Use lots of white space between each section

Use double spacing and generous margins

Use bold type or underline for emphasis - rather than capitals

Vary headings and sub-headings with upper and lower cases

Avoid continuous use of italics or capitals in blocks of text

Avoid reversing-out small text