Google Docs automatically use Arial 11 point font. Fonts are measured in a system called points. When formatting text, we usually change the font using the font selector menu. Once we’ve selected a font we usually change its point size from the font size pull down menu.
We can stylize a font by selecting bold or italics. Bold and italics are really other fonts in the world of typography. Bold and italics are a way to change the appearance of text. Bold text is often used to add emphasis to a word or a line of text. Italic fonts are used for titles or worlds that can stand on their own. Both of these are used to add emphasis. Citations are another common use of bold or italics.
An underline option is available in most word processors like Google Docs. Underline text is used less often today. Underlining was used with typewriters to add emphasis or in citations. It’s used less often today because underlined words are often seen as links to web site or resources. Don’t use underline to add emphasis to words unless used in a citation or you are told to do so.
With the advent of computer technology we have other ways to add emphasis to words. We can change the color of text. Next to the underline button we have a color palette selector. Like bold or italics, its important to use color in text to add emphasis sparingly. Don’t use color in all your text unless its applied a high contrast background. Black text on a white background is the easiest to read because there is a lot of contrast. Colorful text is often used in flyers, magazine covers and with very large text. It is also used sparingly.
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