U&lc Issue: 41.1.2

The nature of the type world keeps changing. And any online publication is, by definition, about change. U&lc Online began life as an online companion to U&lc, ITC’s award-winning magazine; from here on in, it will begin a new life, in a new format, as ITC’s online voice. Expect the unexpected. U&lc Online is ITC’s international journal of graphic design and digital media. U&lc Online needs no subscription; it’s part of the ITC web site, itcfonts.com. To read U&lc Online, just bookmark this page and check it out every month.

Importing Text Still stuck on the old copy and paste method of bringing text into a new design document? Save time – and formatting – by importing text instead. Whether you’re using Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress, follow these simple steps to become an importing expert.

Franklin Gothic (PDF) Although it has taken more than 100 years, what began life as a single-weight typeface is evolving into a very large – and exceptionally useful – typeface family, Franklin Gothic.

OpenType Features OpenType fonts often contain a treasure trove of typographic options. Discover some easy ways to enhance your typography by taking advantage of discretionary ligatures, swashes or titling alternates – to name just a few.

Helvetica: Old and Neue This classic has both stood the test of time and changed with the technological times. Learn why the original Helvetica® design was changed in 1983 to yield the updated Neue Helvetica® design and see how subtle differences can sometimes have a strong impact.

Nonbreaking Hyphens Take charge of your hyphens. To produce top-notch typography, don’t let your design application hyphenate phone numbers, URLs or proper names. Master these simple steps to show your hyphens who’s boss.