How to Create a Balanced Block Paragraph for an Architecture Portfolio
How can you ensure that your justified text is evenly spaced and visually appealing for your architecture portfolio layout? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create balanced block paragraphs for your architecture portfolio:
1. Set Justification to Left-Justified Last Line
Location: Type & Tables > Paragraph Palette > Justification
Start by setting your text justification so that the last line of each paragraph is left-justified. This helps avoid awkward gaps and ensures a clean alignment along the left margin, giving your paragraphs a more polished appearance.
2. Turn Hyphenation "On"
Location: Type & Tables > Paragraph Palette > Hyphenation
Enable hyphenation to create smoother, more even text rags. This setting reduces the strain on the reader’s eyes by minimizing abrupt line breaks and keeping the text flow natural.
3. Adjust Hyphenation Settings
Location: Type & Tables > Paragraph Palette > Hyphenation
Fine-tune your hyphenation settings by allowing hyphenation after the first four letters and before the last three. This ensures that hyphenation is used effectively, maintaining readability and visual appeal.
4. Customize Justification Settings
Location: Type & Tables > Paragraph Palette > Justification
Modify the word and letter spacing, as well as glyph scaling, in your justification settings to achieve balanced spacing across your text. These adjustments prevent excessive gaps and create a more cohesive appearance. I recommend starting with tighter spacing than the default settings and adjusting based on the specific typeface you are using
5. Preview and Fine-Tune
Always preview your text to ensure the adjustments create the desired effect. Depending on your chosen typeface and layout, you may need to make further tweaks to achieve perfect balance.
By following these steps, you can create well-balanced, visually appealing block paragraphs that enhance the readability and professionalism of your architecture portfolio.
I’d love to hear how these settings work for you! If you have any additional tips or adjustments, please share them in the comments. And if you know someone who could benefit from this guide, feel free to share it with them.
