that contain enough detail to eliminate
the
chance
of
the
reader
misunderstanding any of the data.
The stub contains the list of captions, on the left-hand side of the
table, describing each row of the table. Every stub line should have a
heading.
(d) Boxhead. The boxhead contains the captions (title) of the
vertical listings. Once you have selected the captions, you insert them
in the boxhead. Usually the boxhead is two lines larger than the largest
caption. This allows a space between the largest caption and the lines
of the boxhead. The boxhead should be two spaces wider than the longest
caption; again this allows for a space between the lines and the start
and end of the longest caption.
When you place the captions in the
boxhead, center each in their respective box. When the caption has two
or more lines, you can use the pyramid or invert pyramid style for these
captions.
c. Lettering the Chart. Draw the necessary guidelines and apply the
lettering using any of the mechanical methods (Leroy or Wilco lettering
sets), or use prepared, pressure-sensitive letters.
PART B - LETTER GRAPHIC-PROJECTS
5.
Construction of Freehand Lettering.
Freehand lettering is an art in itself requiring study and practice.
Lettering differs from handwriting.
You draw letters using standard
forms and strokes. Even if your handwriting is not particularly good,
through practice you can draw good, legible letters.
As a graphics
documentation specialist, it is extremely important for you to develop
and perfect your lettering skill, since this is one skill you use almost
daily.
No matter what type of graphic project you must work on, there are basic
steps you follow to produce effective, legible, and readable lettering.
To have effective lettering, you must produce legible letters.
For
legible letters, you must have uniformity, proportion, and stability.
a. Letter Uniformity. The height, inclination, and spacing affect
the uniformity of lettering.
When lettering a graphic project, all
lettering must appear the same when used in phrases, sentences, or
presentations.
If the lettering for a project lacks uniformity, it
distracts from the eye appeal of the project and Often distracts the
reader of the intended message.
You cannot have one extended or wide letter when the other lettering
appears condensed or thin. Lettering a project in this
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