Continuing the trend of capitalization-related posts, here is an ode to the wonders of small caps, a formatting trick that elevates the look of documents instantaneously.
For beautifully typeset headings, try small caps. It gives the look of initial capital letters that are set in a slightly larger font than applies to the other letters—but without the need to manually differentiate the sizes.
Go from
to
all by using one very, very simple operation.
In Microsoft Word, this effect is achieved quite simply. Hit CTRL+D (COMMAND+D on a Mac) or go to Format>Font and check “small caps.”
Try this in your CVs, letterheads, and section headings throughout academic papers. Instant professionalism!
