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letterform a

letterform The graphic form of a letter of the alphabet, either as written or in a particular typeface. counterspace, counterform

counterspace, counterform The enclosed or partially enclosed circular or curved negative space (white space) of some letters such as d, o, and s is the counter. counterspace, counterform ©

counterspace, counterform The enclosed or partially enclosed circular or curved negative space (white space) of some letters such as d, o, and s is the counter. word

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word A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed. baseline

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baseline The imaginary line on which the majority of the characters in a typeface rest. x-height

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x-height Traditionally, x-height is the height of the lowercase letter x. The x-height can vary greatly from typeface to typeface at the same point size. ascender

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ascender The part of lowercase letters (such as k, b, and d) that ascends above the x-height of the other lowercase letters in a face. descender

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descender The part of lowercase letters (such as y, p, and q) that descends below the baseline of the other lowercase letters in a font face. In some typefaces, the uppercase J and Q also descend below the baseline. cap line

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cap line The imaginary line on which represents the maximum height of the typeface, from baseline to the top edge of a capital letter. descender line

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descender line The imaginary line on which represents the maximum height of the typeface, from baseline to the top edge of a capital letter. type size, point size

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type size, point size The total height of the typeface, measured from the descender line to the cap line. kerning

kerning The adjustment of horizontal space between individual characters in a line of text. letterspace, tracking

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letterspace, tracking The average distance between letters. Tracking refers to the average spacing between letters in a word. wordspace

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wordspace The average distance between words. block, paragraph

Black Flag is an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California

paragraph, block A distinct section of a piece of writing. line (of type), row

Black Flag is an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California

line (of type), row A horizontal arrangement of figures or other information line (of type), row