Choosing a type size
You can choose the type size in the Character palette, or from the Size submenu in the Type menu, or by using keyboard commands. The default type size is 12 points. Type size units can be set to points, inches, millimeters, or Q in the Units & Undo Preferences dialog box.
To choose a type size in the Character palette: - Do one of the following:
- Select any type container or type path using a selection tool.
- Set an insertion point or select a range of text using the type tools.
- In the Character palette, choose a new type size from the Font Size
. You can also press Up Arrow or Down Arrow to change the size, or enter the size in the Font Size text box and press Enter, Return, or Tab.
To choose a type size from the Type menu: - Do one of the following:
- Select any type container or type path using a selection tool.
- Set an insertion point or select a block of type using a type tool.
- Choose Type > Size. A check mark appears next to the current type size in the Size submenu.
- Do one of the following:
- Select a new type size from the Size submenu.
- If the desired type size does not appear in the Size submenu, choose Other to display the Character palette. Enter a value in the Size text box, and press Enter, Return, or Tab.
To change type size units: - Choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Undo (Windows and Mac OS 9) or Illustrator > Preferences > Units & Undo (Mac OS X).
- In the Type pop-up menu, choose the type units you want to use, and click OK.
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