Character count method-Cont.

Copyfitting, Continued Character count method (Continued) To determine the number of characters in a typeset line: Step Action 1 Find a printed sample composed in the size and type style desired. 2 Measure the length of the desired line in picas from the left margin and draw a vertical line at this point down the right side of the page. 3 Count the characters between the left margin and the drawn line for five representative lines. 4 5 Divide the total number of characters by five to get an average of characters per line. Divide the total number of characters in the typewritten manuscript by the average number of characters per line of type. The result is the number of lines the copy will fill. Continued on next page 1-35