Re: Small Caps and mixed acronyms

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From: Don_McCahill
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:51

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I think it is a matter of appearance. If the small caps can lead to confusion, then stay full caps. The prime example is US when used instead of USA. In small caps it can look like us, causing confusion.

You would want to do tests in the font to make sure the small caps are clear, and then make the decision.

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