Section 3 Typography Vocab

2. adjusts the amount of space between the letters of an entire word.
3. the design of lettering that can include variations in size.
4. one that does not have extending features called "serifs or tails"
7. the typeface used for body copy.
9. the main stroke of a letterform.
10. a diagonal part of the letter.
12. a typographical symbol.
13. a line indicating the height.
17. A particular Size weight and style.
18. The part of a lower-case letter that is taller then the font's x-height.

1. measured in pt.
2. Art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible.
5. makes letters of a text thicker than the surrounding text.
6. the portion of a letter that extends below the baseline of a font.
8. the spacing between individual letters.
11. The line upon which most letters "sit"
14. a small line or stroke regularly attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter.
15. a mark, sign or symbol.
16. a cursive font based on a stylized form of calligraphy handwriting.