Printing posters

[Mike53]

I would like to print some posters with a large font. Word & Works only allow up to size 72 which is not large enough.

I would like to be able to print some letters about 60mm high.

Look forward to advice.

Thanks

Mike

 

[StephenW]

You are not limited to 72pt in Word! Although the drop down box only has values up to 72pt, you can in fact type much larger values directly into the font size box.

 

[Mike53]

Thanks, I will try it.

Mike

 

[Mike53]

Still need more help.

Can someone provide an idiots guide.

Thanks

Mike

 

[dave.m]

Open Works Word -> click Format (on top toolbar) -> click Font
In the window , top right Size it should say 10 or 12. Click it and delete it then type in what size you want. It may shy off at more than 200.

dave

 

[BigRobCanUFixIt]

or type it up on a4 then i assume you are taking it to a printing company. convert it to pdf and tell em what size to print it.

 

[OwainDIYer]

or do the big words as Word Art then stretch it to fit

 

[Rider]

It might be better to use a drawing program for making posters. They are a bit more comprehensive in design options than Word. Just click and drag text to the right size for instance. Good borders and backgrounds are easily added too.

Serif offer a free starter drawing program (DrawPlus) with some good features included. You'd have to be prepared for e-mails hoping you'll pay for an upgrade but you don't have to go for it. Inkscape is another good free program but not as easy to use as DrawPlus in my opinion.