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To change the units of measurement used for type,
(1) go to the Units & Rulers option in the Preferences
menu and then (2) select the measure unit you want
from the drop-down Type menu.

the other hand, vary depending on the resolution of the picture and the resolution of the
output device. Some of you might be aware that 72 points approximately equals 1 inch,
but this is only true if the picture's resolution is 72 dpi. At higher resolutions the pixels are
packed more closely together and therefore the same 72 point type is smaller in size.

Changing font size units workflow:
1 Windows users, select Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers. Macintosh users will
find the same setting under the Photoshop Elements > Preferences menu.
2 Then alter the unit of measurement for Type.

Font family and style
The font family is a term used to describe the way that the
letter shapes look. Most readers would be familiar with the
difference in appearance between Arial and Times Roman.
These are two different families each containing different
characteristics that determine the way that the letter shapes
appear. The font style refers to the different versions of the
same font family. Most fonts are available in regular, italic,
bold and bold italic styles.

Different
font
families

You can download new fonts from specialist websites to add
to your system. Some families are available free of charge,
others can be purchased online. After downloading, the
fonts should be installed into the Fonts section of your sys-
tem directory. Windows and Macintosh users will need to
consult their operating system manuals to find the preferred
method for installing new fonts on their computer.

Same font
family
different
style.

The family and
style of a font
determine its
look.