Artwork Creation Guide
Standardization for Digital Files
In these 11 sections, we cover everything you need for a bulletproof file creation process so you can avoid errors from the start.
Standardization
Section 1
Integrate new applications and functionality into business processes.
PDF Creation
Section 2
The purpose of PDF/X is to facilitate graphics exchange.
Text Formatting
Section 3
Text in a PDF is referenced to a specific font and font size.
Unicode Standard
Section 4
The Unicode Standard provides a unique number for each character.
Fonts
Section 5
A set of printable or displayable text characters in a specific style and size.
Symbols & Special Characters
Section 6
Symbols and Characters are not typically found in the English language.
Reading Order
Section 7
Objects are connected by a coordinate system on the PDF page.
Tables
Section 8
Creating tables that are accessible to everyone can be challenging.
Right-to-Left Languages
Section 9
Create documents properly featuring right-to-left languages.
Braille
Section 10
Ensure easy readability for the visually impaired.
Barcode
Section 11
Best practices when creating various types of barcodes.
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