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The option works the same way whether text flows from one linked text area to another
(as in multi-column pages), or from page to page.

An orphan (highlighted) joins its paragraph when Widows and Orphans is applied
Baseline shift
On the Advanced text bar - Baseline shift allows you to move part of
a line up or down. Positive values move the text upwards, negative

downwards.

The baseline is the imaginary line at the bottom of characters.

Select the characters for which you wish to change the baseline shift then enter a value
in the BASELINE SHIFT text box.

The effect of selecting D-H and then applying an upwards baseline shift (i.e. 5pt).
Baseline shift is measured in points but you can use any of Designer Pro’s standard
measurement units. Note that baseline shift is an absolute value, in points, and does not
change if you change the font size.

Tracking
Whereas kerning (see below) changes the spacing between two characters, tracking (on
the Advanced text bar) changes the spacing equally within a region of text. An EM is the