Learn how to differentiate your texts with drop cap

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Using drop caps in your posts will bring attention to your paragraph and help create an elegant aesthetic, similar to the ones found in magazines

Step 1

Go to your dashboard and click Appearance, Custom Css, Update Custom CSS, and add the following code:
 
.et-dropcap {
font-size: 95px;
line-height: 0.7;
color: #9ae5d3;
font-family: Times;
padding-top: 10px;
}
 
You can change the font size, line-height, color, fonts, and padding.

Step 2

In the Text module, insert the words in the text box. Then click Save and Exit and your drop cap will appear.

 

Tip #1

The drop cap’s font doesn’t have to have the same font as the text. It is common for drop caps to have a cursive font or another font that make it stand out form the rest. 

Tip #2

Drop caps don’t necessarily have to be one letter. It can be an entire word to grab the readers interest right away

 

Tip #3

Don’t use for each paragraph, unless in columns. Drop caps should be used sparingly to create a contrast for important information.