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Quark Shadow Type Manipulation 1
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GeorgeMack
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The Shadow type style is written into the software, on the Mac at least as a predefined style in the system software.
You get much more flexible results when you duplicate your text box behind the current one, offset it by the amount you want, and then color the text with normal type attribute controls.
Be aware that the standard shadow style affects spacing as well; spaces between letters are opened up for readability . You might want to do this, along with any kerning adjustments, before duplicating the type.
An alternate approach for a single line of type is to use the text-to-box option. That allows you to place a blend in the shadow, for a minor enhancement of realism.
In no case can you really force an overprint (what would be "multiply" in Adobe applications) to look like a cast shadow, or blur the edges. For that you would need one of the shadow-making Xtensions.
You get much more flexible results when you duplicate your text box behind the current one, offset it by the amount you want, and then color the text with normal type attribute controls.
Be aware that the standard shadow style affects spacing as well; spaces between letters are opened up for readability . You might want to do this, along with any kerning adjustments, before duplicating the type.
An alternate approach for a single line of type is to use the text-to-box option. That allows you to place a blend in the shadow, for a minor enhancement of realism.
In no case can you really force an overprint (what would be "multiply" in Adobe applications) to look like a cast shadow, or blur the edges. For that you would need one of the shadow-making Xtensions.
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