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Typography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Font | a specific size, weight in applied to a character |
| Font Style | the slant, weight applied to a character |
| Font Family | group of similarity formatted typefaces |
| TypeFace | basic design of a character |
| Monospaced | same space between characters |
| Proportional | all characters are based on the size of the character |
| Leading | vertical line spacing |
| Kerning | horizontal spacing between characters |
| Tracking | horizontal spacing between all characters |
| Serif Fonts | used in a book |
| Sans Serif Fonts | do not have tips or feet |
| Ornamental Fonts | used to catch the eye |
| Script Fonts | looks like hand written |
| Symbols | used for characters |
| Visual Hierarchy | arrangement of text |
| Target Audience | group which is aimed |
| Medium | the intended output |