Typography Terms

2. The space between lines of type.
4. Type classification designed to resemble handwriting, with styles ranging from formal to whimsical.
5. The imaginary line upon which a line of text rests.
6. The art of type setting, or the appearance of text, as a means of communication. This includes face, color, style, position and many other text options.
8. Instead of text, these typefaces include decorative ornaments, pictures, or symbols.
11. The portion of some lowercase letters, such as g and y, that extends or descends below the baseline.
13. Type classification that is very legible, provide improved readability by leading the eye along the line of type.
14. The space between individual letters.

1. Type classification that is very ornate and complex and can therefore be difficult to read.
3. Type classification that is unusual and unique in designs
7. The distance between the baseline of a line of type and tops of the main body of lowercase letters.
9. The upward vertical stem on some lowercase letters, such as h and b, that extends above the x-height.
10. The space between groups of letters.
12. Type classification that do not contain serifs.