Anti-aliasing options


    Anti-aliasing smooths the jagged edges of text by softening the color transition between the edge pixels of the characters and the background pixels. Anti-aliasing applies to all the characters in the text block. (To apply anti-aliasing, see Selecting and formatting text.)

    The anti-aliasing option anti-aliasing option on the Character palette has five possible settings:

    None

    Turns off anti-aliasing for all characters in the text block.

    Sharp

    Slightly reduces the jagged edges of the characters, applying the minimal amount of anti-aliasing.

    Crisp

    Sharpens the edges of the characters.

    Strong

    Makes the characters appear heavier.

    Smooth

    Makes the characters appear smoother by softening the transition between the edge pixels and the background.