I have been setting my text type in 12 point and setting my register marks in 8 point type (they're much too big using the default). Now I've changed my text size to, let's say, 18 point and I would like to keep the symbols proportional. What's the fastest way to figure the correct size for these symbols after my size change?
EQUATION:
12 pt. Type 18 point
------------- x -----------
8 pt. mark ?
Spoken: 12 point type is to an 8 pt. register mark, as
18 point type is to what size register mark.
There are two ways to solve for ? (the New mark Size). The following method uses the same equation as all the other examples.
We cross-multiply 8 by 18 and then divide by 12.
OR
We can divide 8 by 12 then multiply this by 18.
This method obtains the percentage of reduction, 8√∑12, then multiplies this by the new text size, 18.
This method is more suitable for our purpose, if we can foresee many size changes taking place. All we will need to do is multiply the percentage factor by any new text size.
Enter the above equation into the Equation template, leaving the New (R) Size field blank. Click the Equal Button to solve the equation.
Now that we have solved for ?, we can solve for any value in the equation to check our work. Clear one of the values and click the Equal Button. The same number reappears. Presto!
CONSIDERATIONS: Since most programs don't yet allow fractional
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