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What is a typeface?
What is a typeface?
- The measure of type size
- The family of characters sharing a common design (correct)
- A complete set of characters of a particular typeface, style, and size
- The line thickness of the typeface
What does 'kerning' refer to in typography?
What does 'kerning' refer to in typography?
- The line thickness of the typeface
- The measure of type size
- The spacing between lines
- Adjusting spacing between specific letters (correct)
What is the difference between serif and sans serif typefaces?
What is the difference between serif and sans serif typefaces?
- Serif typefaces have decorative lines at the ends of characters, while sans serif typefaces do not (correct)
- Sans serif typefaces are always italicized, while serif typefaces are not
- Serif typefaces have heavier weight than sans serif typefaces
- Sans serif typefaces have narrower width than serif typefaces
What is the measure of type size in typography?
What is the measure of type size in typography?
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What does 'monospaced fonts' refer to?
What does 'monospaced fonts' refer to?
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Study Notes
Typography Basics
- A typeface is a set of fonts that share a common design, including letterforms, punctuation, and other characters.
Typography Terminology
- Kerning refers to the process of adjusting the space between characters in a typeface to create a visually appealing and harmonious arrangement of letters.
- In typography, type size is measured in points (pt), with 1 point equal to 1/72 of an inch.
Serif and Sans Serif Typefaces
- Serif typefaces have small lines or flourishes at the ends of letters, which help guide the eye along lines of text.
- Sans serif typefaces do not have these small lines or flourishes, making them cleaner and more minimalist in appearance.
Monospaced Fonts
- Monospaced fonts, also known as fixed-width fonts, are typefaces in which each character takes up an equal amount of horizontal space, making them useful for coding and other specialized applications.
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