When you're working with type, you need a plan for sourcing, organizing, validating, and managing fonts. In this course, Mike Rankin explains the different types of fonts and font licenses available on Mac and Windows and where you can acquire new fonts. He'll show designers how to use built-in OS tools as well as third-party software to manage font libraries. He'll provide tips on organizing fonts, and troubleshooting common font problems.

Topics include:

• What is a font?
• Understanding TrueType, PostScript, and OpenType fonts
• Using web fonts
• Understanding what fonts come with your computer
• Purchasing fonts
• Activating and deactivating fonts
• Installing fonts
• Using Mac Font Book or Suitcase Fusion
• Choosing font management software
• Identifying fonts
• Creating fonts in InDesign