Jump to content
You must now use your email address to sign in [click for more info] ×

How to avoid first sentence to be justified left


Recommended Posts

Hi,

When justifying left in Publisher the text is spread over the full column width with exception of the last sentence.

Can the first sentence, or paragraph title,  somehow be protected from being left justified?
In the layout the first sentence is a title (in bold font) of the text following without a blank line but it is too short for the justification not looking disturbing:

•      Title                  looks                     odd
Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla blas bla
bla   bla    bla    bla     bla    bla     bla    bla
bla bla bla.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If the 'title' is a separate item then it should be a separate paragraph with its own style.

Mac Pro (Late 2013) Mac OS 12.7.4 
Affinity Designer 2.4.0 | Affinity Photo 2.4.0 | Affinity Publisher 2.4.0 | Beta versions as they appear.

I have never mastered color management, period, so I cannot help with that.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi Old Bruce,

Yes but I'm kind of in a gray area here: the 'titles' are more like list items I instantly get discussed.
The whole thing looks non-consistent when too many short blocks of text and single line 'titles' are separated by single or double blank lines.
It is a two-column layout which seems less 'blank lines tolerant' than single column layouts. Single and double blank lines can be used for separating minor and major text brakes but that's about it: when adding blank lines in less minor breaks the overall look is more fragmented than consistent. Only option left is indenting and/or using a bold font for less minor text breaks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Roberto1972 said:

The whole thing looks non-consistent when too many short blocks of text and single line 'titles' are separated by single or double blank lines.

Set up the 'title' Paragraph Style to have no space before or after, the same with the 'regular' Paragraph Style. Just my way of working, not anymore right/wrong but I find it easier.

Mac Pro (Late 2013) Mac OS 12.7.4 
Affinity Designer 2.4.0 | Affinity Photo 2.4.0 | Affinity Publisher 2.4.0 | Beta versions as they appear.

I have never mastered color management, period, so I cannot help with that.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ouch! Pro is talking to amateur here ... frankly I never got to using text styles yet while I know I should.
Using text styles can save a lot of manual editing not to mention the freedom it offers for playing with the overall looks afterwards.
So far also did table of contents still manually while it could be generated automatically when using styles :-)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Guidelines | We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.