Easy-to-Read Messages

In addition to font choice (covered in our previous post), the following tips will make your text messages easy to read:

• Place a black outline around the text on a color background  (see Figure 1).
• Angle a drop shadow for optimum contrast with the background  (see Figure 2).
• Apply these techniques to corporate-approved and product-specific fonts for better readability

Using Color Presets
If you want a color background or white text with a black outline, use the color presets on the Home Tab. See Figure 3.

Are you creating a presentation using a color preset? Get help at:

1. www.daktronics.com/venus1500Learning
2. Getting Started section
3. Worksheet #5, “Creating a New Presentation,”

TIP: Don’t forget to keep your text brief! Remember, you have only 3 seconds to get your message across