width: the width of the character which is in relation to the height.
style: used to allow designers to put emphasis on a particular word or phrase, allowing hierarchy to be distinguished. (ex. bold, italic, underlined)
font: specific size and style of a given typeface. (example, example, example)
typeface: a complete alphabet including letters, numbers, punctuation marks, accents and special reference marks.
x-height: the height of a lower case x or the height of lower case letters.
cap height: the distance between the baseline and the top of a capital letter.
leading: the spacing between the lines of letters (pronounced ledding!). it is also measured in points.
letterspacing (tracking): tiny spaces inserted in between letters (especially when in upper-case) so as to not cause dark patches in the text.
IN REGARDS TO MEASURING TYPE...
how is type measured in inches, mm, points or picas? mostly measured in points and picas.
point: equivalent to 1/72 of an inch
pica: equivalent to 1/6 of an inch
how many points in an inch? 72.
if a letter is set in 36 points, about how many inches tall is it? 1/2 inch.
how many picas in an inch? 6.
how many points in a pica? 12
(look at this handy little picture!!!)woo hoo, i love learning new things!
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