This help topic illustrates how the EllipticalP, Heavy Elliptical, and Light Elliptical dot shapes output differently.
Dot shape descriptions
Elliptical
In the following diagram, EllipticalP is shown in Cyan and Heavy Elliptical is shown in Magenta. EllipticalP is shifted 90 degrees relative to Heavy Elliptical. Heavy Elliptical dots have a more diamond shape than EllipticalP, which appears more rounded.
In the following diagram, EllipticalP is shown in Cyan and Light Elliptical is shown in Magenta. EllipticalP is shifted 90-degrees relative to Light Elliptical. Light Elliptical dots appear more square than EllipticalP, which appears more rounded.
Heavy elliptical
In the following diagram, Heavy Elliptical is shown in Cyan and Light Elliptical is shown in Magenta. Heavy Elliptical has a more exaggerated diamond shape compared to Light Elliptical.