Typography 101
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What is the difference between a typeface and a font?

  • A typeface is a collection of characters of a single size and style belonging to a particular font family, while a font includes many type sizes and styles.
  • A typeface is a collection of characters with different styles, while a font is a collection of characters with the same style.
  • A typeface includes many type sizes and styles, while a font is a collection of characters of a single size and style belonging to a particular typeface family. (correct)
  • A typeface and a font are the same thing.

    • What are some typical font styles?

  • Boldface and underlined
  • Boldface and italic (correct)
  • Boldface, italic, and underlined
  • Italic and underlined

    • What is leading?

  • The distance from the top of the capital letters to the bottom of the descenders in letters such as g and y
  • The space between characters in a font
  • The space between lines of text (correct)
  • The height of the lowercase letter x

    • What is the main design suggestion for small type in a multimedia presentation?

    <p>Use the most legible font available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is kerning in relation to large-size headlines?

    <p>Adjusting the spacing between letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are drop caps and initial caps in a multimedia presentation?

    <p>Accenting words with large and small capital letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the design suggestion for small type in a multimedia presentation?

    <p>Use the most legible font available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of anti-aliasing on text in a multimedia presentation?

    <p>It blends the colors along the edges of the letters to create a soft transition between the letter and its background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the design suggestion for large-size headlines in a multimedia presentation?

    <p>Adjust the spacing between letters (kerning) so that the spacing feels right</p> Signup and view all the answers

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