This is the most basic piece of equipment for creating a newsletter. Do not be dismayed if you use a typewriter. The typed newsletter can look just as professional as the one that is computer generated. A typewriter which uses film ribbon is the ideal because the type is clear and sharp. Fabric ribbons will dry out, but storing them in airtight plastic wrap will delay the drying process.
Smaller type is hard to read, and larger type wastes valuable space.
For emphasis, headlines could be underlined or typed in solid capital letters. If you have access to a word processor or computer, you job will be much easier. This equipment make it possible to format a newsletter and save information for later accessing. Word processing programs vary from the very basic to the incredibly complex. Learn to use the basics - columns, headers, footers, fonts, boxes, rules, and spell checker.