Drop caps, or “dropped capitals” are a design element that can add a little oomph to your page (or screen). The idea is this: a large capital letter, the first letter of the first word of your paragraph, stands out as a decorative element. This captures your reader’s attention, hopefully drawing them in. The standard size of a drop cap is 2 or more lines tall. If you are reading this article on my website, and not in some RSS reader or Instapaper-type app, you may have noticed that the ...
