I already went into detail about the different ways of highlighting in chapter 4 under "highlighting".

Here, I would like to talk about the options for highlighting in bookwork composition, and give some information on their respective effects:

Distinctions and emphases are supposed to break the uniform grey image of a type area, but at the same time they must not disturb. Depending on the way of highlighting, this can be achieved differently:

  • Italic:

    The grey image is only slightly interrupted. Therefore, the emphasis is also relatively weak.

    Majuscules:

    Unsuitable - they disturb the typeface, because the letters

  • appear too big. Small caps are more usuitable.

    Small caps:

    Commonly used, the grey image stays unruffled. For readability, small caps should not be used for whole sentences.

    Spacing:

    Spacing characters produce a loosening of the typeface. Suitable for single words, but not for phrases or sentences. Spaced words are less readable, an italic setting would be better.

    Semi-bold, Bold:

    Generally avoided in bookworks, because this style disturbs the grey image. Suitable for advertising, not for bookworks.

    Colour:

    Is hardly ever used because of the additional technical and financial expenses.