Strider Software
1605 Seventh Street
Menominee, MI 49858

email: info@stridersoftware.com
web: www.typestyler.com
Contact: David Stillman, Strider Software 906-863-7798
dave@typestyler.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TypeStyler 3 Officially Released at MacWorld '99

San Francisco, California, (January 4, 1999) Strider Software today
announced the official release of TypeStyler 3 at MacWorld '99. This
anxiously awaited update to the popular Macintosh software builds on
the success of the original to become an indispensable web content
creation tool. Rising to the challenge of longtime fans, TypeStyler 3
has been greatly enhanced to become the ultimate styling tool for
creating Internet, print and video graphics!

"TypeStyler 3 is the quintessential typographical design
environment," said Dave Stillman, Strider Software's director of
operations. "This new version adds tools for easily creating web
content like JavaScript rollovers, GIF animations and pixel accurate
layouts. Powerful new export formats such as Photoshop layers Pict
with alpha channel and animated GIFs lets you create a design once
and get stunning output whether the destination is print, video or
the Internet." Stillman continues, "And despite being a powerhouse of
sensational special effects, TypeStyler 3 retains the friendly ease
of use that made the original program so popular."

TypeStyler 3 is a comprehensive desktop publishing tool, providing
unparalleled ease of use in the control and manipulation of type.
Bend, squeeze, stretch, emboss, twist, and rotate text using all
PostScript type 1 and TrueType fonts, or any of the 110 provided
fabulous display fonts. Add perspective, shades, hard and soft
shadows, inlines, outlines, and glows; apply pattern, gradient,
starburst, or dual blend fills ( create literally millions of
different variations. A complete stand-alone design, layout, and
typographic effects program, TypeStyler 3 also works seamlessly with
Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMill, XPress, FreeHand, and many other
popular applications. TypeStyler 3 delivers crisp, professional
output on both QuickDraw and PostScript printers and also permits
Drag and Drop functionality with compatible programs.

The newest features in TypeStyler 3 include powerful Web page
development capabilities which include webpage layout with pixel
level accuracy, assigning URLs to any object, animation and
JavaScript rollover effects, enhanced video titling functionality,
and type editing features such as soft shadows, lighting effects,
transparency, onscreen anti-aliasing, an alignment tool, and much
more. Applications include logos, signage, web graphics, video
titling, advertising, newsletters, packaging, books, and
presentations.

An extremely sophisticated program, TypeStyler 3 is also
exceptionally simple and intuitive. Previous versions of TypeStyler
have been enthusiastically received by professional designers. And as
much now as it was then, TypeStyler 3's extensive functionality,
combined with ease of use and affordability make it indispensable for
professionals and novices alike. Spectacular results are just a few
clicks away, providing virtually instant access to type distortion,
path editing, shadows, texture fills, and more!

Although the suggested retail price is expected to be around $295,
special MacWorld show pricing will be only $129.95. Also, for a
limited time, current owners of TypeStyler will be able to take
advantage of excellent upgrade pricing of $89.95 available calling
Strider Software.

The original TypeStyler drew wide acclaim for its power, friendliness
and ease of use." Dave Stillman stated with confidence. "Those who
liked the original TypeStyler are going to love TypeStyler 3."

TypeStyler 3 was developed by Ken Stillman, greatly extending the
type manipulation technology he pioneered with PosterMaker,
PosterMaker Plus, and TypeStyler. Strider Software, founded in 1985
and based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is dedicated to developing
world-class design software that is powerful, effective, satisfying,
and easy to use.