Question | Answer |
Results in smooth-edge type | anti-aliasing |
type that rests on an invisible line | baseline |
amount of space between 2 characters | kerning |
create waves or curves | distort filters |
optimizes printed text & graphics | postscript |
type mathematically defined | outline type |
inserts a uniform amount of space | tracking |
this tpye of text has a tail or stroke at the end | serif font |
text or a layer containing text | type |
Vertical space between lines of text | leading |
identical text behind type | drop shadow |
The vertical distance that type moves from its baseline | baseline shift |
This controls type properties | character palette |
This type of text has no tails & is used in headlines | sans serif font |
Determines the size and physical properties of an object | structure |
Used to diplay unique characters such as $,+ | Symbol fonts |
Composed of pixes, and can develop jagged edges when enlarged | bitmap type |
converts a type layer to an image layer | rasterize |
The size of each character within a font | points |
Determines the lighting effects | shading |
Adjustments made to space | type spacing |
Also called Outline type, it is mathematically defined, which means that it can be scaled to any size without losing its sharp, smooth edges. | Vector fonts |
A complete set of characters, letters, and symbols for a particular typeface. | Font family |
Each character occupies the same amount of space regardless of its width. | Monotype spacing |
Each character takes up a different amount of space depending on its width. | Proportional spacing |
A collection of formatting attributes that can be saved and applied to specific characters or an entire paragraph. | Style |
Setting determines where the shadow falls relative to the text. | Angle |
Determines how far a shadow falls from the text. This setting is used by the Drop Shadow and Bevel and Emboss styles. | Distance |
Determines the width of drop shadow text. | Spread |
Determines the clarity of a drop shadow. | Size |
Setting that applies no anti-aliasing, and can result in type that has jagged edges. | None |
This Anti-aliasing mode displays type with the best possible resolution. | Sharp |
This Anti-aliasing mode gives type more definition and makes type appear sharper. | Crisp |
This Anti-aliasing mode makes type appear heavier, much like the bold attribute. | Strong |
This Anti-aliasing mode gives type more rounded edges. | Smooth |
This Bevel and emboss setting affects the amount of visible dimension. | Altitude |
Formally called Repoussé, is a tool for turning a 2-dimensional object (like type) into a 3-dimensional object | 3D Extrusion |
The height of ridges within an object. | Relief |
Change it's appearance by using different fonts and colors | Type faces |
Set of characters with similar appearance (size and color) | Font |
Effects that enhance the appearance of the type or image layer. | Layer Styles |
Tools that can be used to change the 3D object | Widgets |