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Old 02-23-2011, 02:33 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Manichean View Post

As for using multiple fonts in a book, I dislike that for the simple reason that it disrupts reading flow. One may get away with it for things like chapter headings, but if font changes occur in the main body of the text, I feel it's like a speed bump breaking the reading flow.
Multiple fonts can work is used sparingly, esp if they are used for specific purposes. Replacing small inline graphics with an embedded font is a good example; doesn't happen in "novels" but is useful for technical documents.
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