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March 19, 2018
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Shadowed letters

  • March 19, 2018
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In a publication made using InDesign I saw text with letters that had shadows inside, kind of 3 D letters with light coming from northwest. How this is done? Tried to read guides, but did not find any help.

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Correct answer Barb Binder

Hi Barb,

I use InDesign in a public library that has a CC subscription. When I´ll go there tomorrow again I´ll check what is available in Typekit.

I append a picture to show exactly what kind of a font I mean.

Esko


Hi Esko:

Pictures are worth a thousand words! That's an effect you can add to any typeface you like.

  • Window > Effects
  • Select Text in the panel, then click the fx button at the bottom.
  • I'm guessing Bevel and Emboss but now you get to play!

~Barb

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Legend
March 19, 2018

It was most likely a font that had that look built in.

Ferro1945Author
Participant
March 19, 2018

Hi,

and thanks for a very prompt answer. The font looks like Minion Pro, but contains the shadows. Where could I find such a font?

Regards, Esko

Barb Binder
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Community Expert
March 19, 2018

Do you have a CC subscription? I'd start at Typekit.com and browse thorough the Decorative fonts.

From there on to Google.

Vast Shadow Font Free by Sorkin Type Co » Font Squirrel

https://www.google.com/search?q=fonts+with+interior+shadows&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj8vvDGj_nZAhUQ6mM…

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training