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Graphic Design Basic
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Typography | the style or appearance of text |
| Serif fonts | these fonts have little strokes attached to the main part of the letters and are most commonly seen in print publications |
| Sans-serif fonts | these type of fonts don't have the extra strokes attached to the main part of the letters and tend to be easier to read on computer screens |
| Display fonts | these decorative fonts are best for small amounts of text, like titles and headers |
| Font limit | 1-2 fonts per project |
| Hierarchy | used to guide the reader's eye to whatever is most important |
| Leading | the space between lines of text, also known as line spacing |