Shadowed letters

[Ferro1945]

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.

[SJRiegel]

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

[Ferro1945]

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]

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=0ahU...

~Barb

[Ferro1945]

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

[Barb Binder · Accepted solution]

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

[Ferro1945]

Hi Barb,

and my best thanks to you! The day opened here in Finland with a bright sunshine, and my next session in the library will be as bright due to your help.

Yours,

Esko

[Barb Binder]

Enjoy that beautiful day, Esko!

~Barb