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How to Fix Widows and Orphans

Clean typography looks professional.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Clean typography looks professional. In short: scan; adjust; edit, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Scan pages.

  2. Adjust tracking slightly.

  3. Edit line breaks.

  4. Adjust frame size.

  5. Ask to edit copy.

  6. Recheck.

Safety reminders for desktop publishers

  • Use ergonomic setups
  • Take screen breaks
  • Respect font licenses
  • Protect client files

Style guide · Proof · Layout · Typography · Print-ready · Leading: see the full desktop publisher glossary.

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