Layout and Composition

So how do you make a document look nice? Are there rules you have to follow, or is it more of an unstructured art form? Well, it depends. Luckily there are a few principles of design we can learn to make everything we create look a bit better.

I'll let my friends at gcflearnfree.org Links to an external site. explain:

Proximity - Using visual space to show relationships in your content.

White Space - The spaces between your content, lines, and margins.

Alignment - Arrangement in a straight line, or in a grid.

Contrast - Differences between objects.

Hierarchy - Various levels of emphasis that guide the audience through your work.

Repetition - Maintaining a consistent look and feel by reusing certain design elements.

 

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