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Adobe Originals
The Adobe Originals program began in 1989, when Sumner Stone hired Carol Twombly and Robert Slimbach to create a new series of type families for Adobe Systems.
The Adobe Originals program began in 1989, when Sumner Stone hired Carol Twombly and Robert Slimbach to create a new series of type families for Adobe Systems.
Adobe Systems, Inc. v. Southern Software, Inc.
Adobe Systems, Inc. v. Southern Software, Inc. was a case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California regarding the copyrightability of digitized typefaces (c...
Adobe Systems, Inc. v. Southern Software, Inc. was a case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California regarding the copyrightability of digitized typefaces (c...
Adobe Type
Adobe Systems’ division of typography is an innovator in font technology and design, Adobe was a forerunner in the development of PostScript Type 1 and Type 3 font formats and OpenType tec...
Adobe Systems’ division of typography is an innovator in font technology and design, Adobe was a forerunner in the development of PostScript Type 1 and Type 3 font formats and OpenType tec...
Adscript
Adscript (from Lat. ad, on or to, and scribere, to write) means something written after, as opposed to subscript which means written under.
Adscript (from Lat. ad, on or to, and scribere, to write) means something written after, as opposed to subscript which means written under.
Agate (typography)
An agate is a unit of typographical measure.
An agate is a unit of typographical measure.
Allography
Allography, from the Greek for "other writing", has several meanings which all relate to how words and sounds are written down.
Allography, from the Greek for "other writing", has several meanings which all relate to how words and sounds are written down.
Antiqua (typeface class)
Antiqua typefaces are those designed between about 1470 and 1600, specifically those by Nicolas Jenson and the Aldine roman commissioned by Aldus Manutius and cut by Francesco Griffo.
Antiqua typefaces are those designed between about 1470 and 1600, specifically those by Nicolas Jenson and the Aldine roman commissioned by Aldus Manutius and cut by Francesco Griffo.
Antiqua-Fraktur dispute
The Antiqua–Fraktur dispute was a typographical dispute in 19th- and early 20th-century Germany.
The Antiqua–Fraktur dispute was a typographical dispute in 19th- and early 20th-century Germany.
Antiqua–Fraktur dispute
The Antiqua–Fraktur dispute was a typographical dispute in 19th- and early 20th-century Germany.
The Antiqua–Fraktur dispute was a typographical dispute in 19th- and early 20th-century Germany.
Apostrophe
The apostrophe ( ’ , often rendered as ' ) is a punctuation mark, and sometimes a diacritic mark, in languages that use the Latin alphabet or certain other alphabets.
The apostrophe ( ’ , often rendered as ' ) is a punctuation mark, and sometimes a diacritic mark, in languages that use the Latin alphabet or certain other alphabets.
Ascender (typography)
In typography, an ascender is the portion of a minuscule letter in a Latin-derived alphabet that extends above the mean line of a font.
In typography, an ascender is the portion of a minuscule letter in a Latin-derived alphabet that extends above the mean line of a font.
At sign
The at sign, also called the ampersat, apetail, arroba, atmark, at symbol, commercial at, curlat or monkey tail, is formally an abbreviation of th...
The at sign, also called the ampersat, apetail, arroba, atmark, at symbol, commercial at, curlat or monkey tail, is formally an abbreviation of th...
ATypI
The ATypI or the Association Typographique Internationale (the International Typography Association) is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to typography.
The ATypI or the Association Typographique Internationale (the International Typography Association) is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to typography.
Auriol (typeface)
Auriol is a display typeface created by George Auriol in 1901 for the Deberny & Peignot foundry in Paris.
Auriol is a display typeface created by George Auriol in 1901 for the Deberny & Peignot foundry in Paris.
Avoiuli
Avoiuli (from Raga avoi "talk about" and uli "draw" or "paint") is a writing system used by the Turaga indigenous movement on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu.
Avoiuli (from Raga avoi "talk about" and uli "draw" or "paint") is a writing system used by the Turaga indigenous movement on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu.
Backslash
The backlash is a typographical mark used mainly in computing.
The backlash is a typographical mark used mainly in computing.
Ball terminal
A ball terminal is a design feature of a typeface or glyph where the end of a stroke takes a roughly circular shape, as opposed to a serif or a square end.
A ball terminal is a design feature of a typeface or glyph where the end of a stroke takes a roughly circular shape, as opposed to a serif or a square end.
Baseline (magazine)
Baseline magazine is a magazine devoted to typography, book arts and graphic design.
Baseline magazine is a magazine devoted to typography, book arts and graphic design.
Baseline (typography)
In European and West Asian typography and penmanship, the baseline is the line upon which most letters "sit" and below which descenders extend.
In European and West Asian typography and penmanship, the baseline is the line upon which most letters "sit" and below which descenders extend.
Bibliotheca Teubneriana
The Bibliotheca Teubneriana, or Teubner editions of Greek and Latin texts, comprise the most thorough modern collection ever published of ancient (and some medieval) Greco-Roman literature.
The Bibliotheca Teubneriana, or Teubner editions of Greek and Latin texts, comprise the most thorough modern collection ever published of ancient (and some medieval) Greco-Roman literature.
Blackletter
Blackletter, also known as Gothic script or Gothic minuscule, was a script used throughout Western Europe from approximately 1150 to well into the 17th century.
Blackletter, also known as Gothic script or Gothic minuscule, was a script used throughout Western Europe from approximately 1150 to well into the 17th century.
Block quotation
A block quotation (also known as a long quotation or extract) is a quotation in a written document, that set off from the main text as a paragraph, or block of text, and typica...
A block quotation (also known as a long quotation or extract) is a quotation in a written document, that set off from the main text as a paragraph, or block of text, and typica...
BN-76/7440-02
BN-76/7440-02 is an old standard for typesetting from 1976 used in Poland before PN-83/P-55366.
BN-76/7440-02 is an old standard for typesetting from 1976 used in Poland before PN-83/P-55366.
Body height (typography)
In typography, the body height refers to the distance between the top of the tallest letterform to the bottom of the lowest one.
In typography, the body height refers to the distance between the top of the tallest letterform to the bottom of the lowest one.
Body text
Body text is the term for the text forming the main content of a book, magazine, web page or other printed matter.
Body text is the term for the text forming the main content of a book, magazine, web page or other printed matter.
Book design
Book design is the art of incorporating the content, style, format, design, and sequence of the various components of a book into a coherent whole.
Book design is the art of incorporating the content, style, format, design, and sequence of the various components of a book into a coherent whole.
Bouma
The term bouma is sometimes used in the work of cognitive psychology to mean the shape of a cluster of letters, often a whole word.
The term bouma is sometimes used in the work of cognitive psychology to mean the shape of a cluster of letters, often a whole word.
Bracket
Brackets are tall punctuation marks used in matched pairs within text, to set apart or interject other text.
Brackets are tall punctuation marks used in matched pairs within text, to set apart or interject other text.
Bullet (typography)
Bullets are most often used in technical writing, reference works, notes and presentations.
Bullets are most often used in technical writing, reference works, notes and presentations.
camelCase
Also known as medial capitals, camelCase is the practice of writing compound words or phrases in which the elements are joined without spaces, with each element's initial letter capitalize...
Also known as medial capitals, camelCase is the practice of writing compound words or phrases in which the elements are joined without spaces, with each element's initial letter capitalize...
Campotype
Campotype, (founded 2008) is an independent type foundry in Indonesia.
Campotype, (founded 2008) is an independent type foundry in Indonesia.
Cap height
In typography, cap height refers to the height of a capital letter above the baseline for a particular typeface.
In typography, cap height refers to the height of a capital letter above the baseline for a particular typeface.
Capital letter
Capital letters or majuscules are the larger of two type faces in a script.
Capital letters or majuscules are the larger of two type faces in a script.
Capitalization
Capitalization is writing a word with its first letter as a majuscule and the remaining letters in minuscules.
Capitalization is writing a word with its first letter as a majuscule and the remaining letters in minuscules.
Caret
Caret usually refers to the spacing symbol ^ in ASCII (at code point 5Ehex) and other character sets.
Caret usually refers to the spacing symbol ^ in ASCII (at code point 5Ehex) and other character sets.
Characters per line
In typography and computing characters per line (CPL) or terminal width refers to the maximal number of monospaced characters that may appear on a single line.
In typography and computing characters per line (CPL) or terminal width refers to the maximal number of monospaced characters that may appear on a single line.
Cicero (typography)
A cicero is a unit of measure used in typography in Italy, France and other continental European countries, first used by Pannartz and Sweynheim in 1468 for the edition of Cicero's Epistles, ...
A cicero is a unit of measure used in typography in Italy, France and other continental European countries, first used by Pannartz and Sweynheim in 1468 for the edition of Cicero's Epistles, ...
Civilité
Civilité type (in French: "Caractères de civilité") is a typeface invented in 1557 by the French engraver Robert Granjon.
Civilité type (in French: "Caractères de civilité") is a typeface invented in 1557 by the French engraver Robert Granjon.
Cmap (font)
The cmap table is one of the OpenType font tables, which are required to enable correct font functioning.
The cmap table is one of the OpenType font tables, which are required to enable correct font functioning.
Colon (punctuation)
The Colon is a punctuation mark consisting of two equally sized dots centered on the same vertical line.
The Colon is a punctuation mark consisting of two equally sized dots centered on the same vertical line.
Comma
The comma ( , ) is a punctuation mark.
The comma ( , ) is a punctuation mark.
Composing stick
Composing sticks were manufactured by many companies, but notably by the H.B. Rouse company.
Composing sticks were manufactured by many companies, but notably by the H.B. Rouse company.
Counter (typography)
In typography, a counter or aperture is an area entirely or partially enclosed by a letter form or a symbol.
In typography, a counter or aperture is an area entirely or partially enclosed by a letter form or a symbol.
Dash
The dash is a term that is commonly used to refer to several similar but distinct punctuation marks.
The dash is a term that is commonly used to refer to several similar but distinct punctuation marks.
Descender
In typography, a descender is the portion of a letter that extends below the baseline of a font.
In typography, a descender is the portion of a letter that extends below the baseline of a font.
Didone
Didone is a typeface classification recognized by the Association Typographique Internationale (AtypI), and part of the VOX-ATypI classification system.
Didone is a typeface classification recognized by the Association Typographique Internationale (AtypI), and part of the VOX-ATypI classification system.
Die neue Typographie
Jan Tschichold (2 April 1902 Leipzig, Germany – 11 August 1974 Locarno, Switzerland) was a typographer, book designer, teacher and writer.
Jan Tschichold (2 April 1902 Leipzig, Germany – 11 August 1974 Locarno, Switzerland) was a typographer, book designer, teacher and writer.
Dingbat
A dingbat is an ornament, character or spacer used in typesetting, sometimes more formally known as a "printer's ornament" or "printer's character".
A dingbat is an ornament, character or spacer used in typesetting, sometimes more formally known as a "printer's ornament" or "printer's character".
Dot Dot Dot (magazine)
Dot Dot Dot is a magazine of visual culture produced end edited by graphic designers Stuart Bailey and Peter Bilak.
Dot Dot Dot is a magazine of visual culture produced end edited by graphic designers Stuart Bailey and Peter Bilak.
Double hyphen
The double hyphen (＝, ゠, or ⸗) is a punctuation mark that consists of two parallel hyphens.
The double hyphen (＝, ゠, or ⸗) is a punctuation mark that consists of two parallel hyphens.
Electrotyping
Electrotyping (also Galvanoplasty) is a chemical method for forming metal parts that exactly reproduce a model.
Electrotyping (also Galvanoplasty) is a chemical method for forming metal parts that exactly reproduce a model.
Ellipsis
Ellipsis (plural ellipses; from the, élleipsis, "omission" or "falling short") is a series of marks that usually indicate an intentional omission of a word, sentence or whole section f...
Ellipsis (plural ellipses; from the, élleipsis, "omission" or "falling short") is a series of marks that usually indicate an intentional omission of a word, sentence or whole section f...
Eltra Corp. v. Ringer
Eltra Corp. v. Ringer was a case in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit which determined that typefaces were not eligible for protection under U.S. copyright law.
Eltra Corp. v. Ringer was a case in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit which determined that typefaces were not eligible for protection under U.S. copyright law.
Emphasis (typography)
In typography, emphasis is the exaggeration of words in a text with a font in a different style from the rest of the text—to emphasize them.
In typography, emphasis is the exaggeration of words in a text with a font in a different style from the rest of the text—to emphasize them.
En (typography)
An en is a typographic unit, half of the width of an em.
An en is a typographic unit, half of the width of an em.
Exclamation mark
The exclamation mark, exclamation point, or bang, or "dembanger" is a punctuation mark usually used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume (s...
The exclamation mark, exclamation point, or bang, or "dembanger" is a punctuation mark usually used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume (s...
Faux Cyrillic
Faux Cyrillic, pseudo-Cyrillic, pseudo-Russian or faux Russian typography is the use of Cyrillic letters in Latin text to evoke the Soviet Union or Russia, regardless of whethe...
Faux Cyrillic, pseudo-Cyrillic, pseudo-Russian or faux Russian typography is the use of Cyrillic letters in Latin text to evoke the Soviet Union or Russia, regardless of whethe...
Figure space
A figure space is a typographic unit equal to the size of a single typographic figure (numeral or letter), minus leading.
A figure space is a typographic unit equal to the size of a single typographic figure (numeral or letter), minus leading.
Filler text
Filler text (also Placeholder text or Dummy text) is text that shares some characteristics of a real written text, but is random or otherwise generated.
Filler text (also Placeholder text or Dummy text) is text that shares some characteristics of a real written text, but is random or otherwise generated.
Fleuron (typography)
A fleuron or printers' flower is a typographic element, or glyph, used originally as an ornament for typographic compositions — often, for example, to compose borders on title pages of his...
A fleuron or printers' flower is a typographic element, or glyph, used originally as an ornament for typographic compositions — often, for example, to compose borders on title pages of his...
Font
In typography, a font (also fount) is traditionally defined as a quantity of sorts composing a complete character set of a single size and style of a particular typeface.
In typography, a font (also fount) is traditionally defined as a quantity of sorts composing a complete character set of a single size and style of a particular typeface.
Font catalogue
A font catalog or font catalogue is a collection of specimen of typefaces offering sample use of the fonts for the included typefaces.
A font catalog or font catalogue is a collection of specimen of typefaces offering sample use of the fonts for the included typefaces.
Font Fusion
Bitstream Font Fusion is a small, fast, object-oriented font engine written in ANSI C capable of rendering high-quality text on any platform, any device, and at any resolution.
Bitstream Font Fusion is a small, fast, object-oriented font engine written in ANSI C capable of rendering high-quality text on any platform, any device, and at any resolution.
Font superfamily
In typography, a font superfamily or typeface superfamily is a font family containing fonts that fall into multiple classifications.
In typography, a font superfamily or typeface superfamily is a font family containing fonts that fall into multiple classifications.
Fontana Modern Masters
The Fontana Modern Masters were a series of pocket guides on the writers, philosophers, and other thinkers and theorists whose ideas were shaping the intellectual landscape of the twentieth century.
The Fontana Modern Masters were a series of pocket guides on the writers, philosophers, and other thinkers and theorists whose ideas were shaping the intellectual landscape of the twentieth century.
FontBook
FontBook is a typeface compendium in hardback published by FSI FontShop International and edited by Erik Spiekermann, Jürgen Siebert, and Mai-Linh Thi Truong.
FontBook is a typeface compendium in hardback published by FSI FontShop International and edited by Erik Spiekermann, Jürgen Siebert, and Mai-Linh Thi Truong.
FSI FontShop International
FSI FontShop International (FSI) is an international manufacturer of digital typefaces (fonts), based in Berlin and one of the large type foundries that exist today.
FSI FontShop International (FSI) is an international manufacturer of digital typefaces (fonts), based in Berlin and one of the large type foundries that exist today.
Full stop
A full stop (British English and Australian English) is the punctuation mark commonly placed at the end of sentences.
A full stop (British English and Australian English) is the punctuation mark commonly placed at the end of sentences.
Gaelic type
Gaelic type, sometimes called Irish character, Irish type, or Gaelic script, is a family of insular typefaces devised for writing Irish and used between the 16th and 20th centuries.
Gaelic type, sometimes called Irish character, Irish type, or Gaelic script, is a family of insular typefaces devised for writing Irish and used between the 16th and 20th centuries.
Gastrotypographicalassemblage
Gastrotypographicalassemblage is a wide by tall work of art designed by Lou Dorfsman to decorate the cafeteria in Eero Saarinen's CBS Building on 52nd Street and Sixth Avenue, New York Cit...
Gastrotypographicalassemblage is a wide by tall work of art designed by Lou Dorfsman to decorate the cafeteria in Eero Saarinen's CBS Building on 52nd Street and Sixth Avenue, New York Cit...
Gershayim
Gershayim (גֵּרְשַׁיִם, without niqqud גרשיים), also occasionally grashayim (גְּרָשַׁיִם), names two distinct tyographical marks in the Hebrew language.
Gershayim (גֵּרְשַׁיִם, without niqqud גרשיים), also occasionally grashayim (גְּרָשַׁיִם), names two distinct tyographical marks in the Hebrew language.
Grapheme
A grapheme is a fundamental unit in a written language.
A grapheme is a fundamental unit in a written language.
Greater-than sign
The greater-than sign (>) is an original ASCII character (hex 3E, decimal 62).
The greater-than sign (>) is an original ASCII character (hex 3E, decimal 62).
Greek Font Society
The Greek Font Society (Εταιρεία Ελληνικών Τυπογραφικών Στοιχείων) is a non-profit organization in Greece, founded in 1992, devoted to improving the standard of Greek digital typography.
The Greek Font Society (Εταιρεία Ελληνικών Τυπογραφικών Στοιχείων) is a non-profit organization in Greece, founded in 1992, devoted to improving the standard of Greek digital typography.
Greeking
Greeking is a style of displaying or rendering text or symbols, not always from the Greek alphabet.
Greeking is a style of displaying or rendering text or symbols, not always from the Greek alphabet.
Grid (page layout)
A typographic grid is a two-dimensional structure made up of a series of intersecting vertical and horizontal axes used to structure content.
A typographic grid is a two-dimensional structure made up of a series of intersecting vertical and horizontal axes used to structure content.
Guillemets
Guillemets (, or after French ), also called angle quotes, are line segments, pointed as if arrows (« or »), sometimes forming a complementary set of punctuation marks used as...
Guillemets (, or after French ), also called angle quotes, are line segments, pointed as if arrows (« or »), sometimes forming a complementary set of punctuation marks used as...
Hand mould
A hand mould is a simple mould used for low quantity work.
A hand mould is a simple mould used for low quantity work.
Hanging punctuation
Hanging punctuation or exdentation is a way of typesetting punctuation marks and bullet points, most commonly quotation marks and hyphens, so that they do not disrupt the ‘flow’ of a body ...
Hanging punctuation or exdentation is a way of typesetting punctuation marks and bullet points, most commonly quotation marks and hyphens, so that they do not disrupt the ‘flow’ of a body ...
Helvetica (film)
Helvetica is an independent feature-length documentary film about typography and graphic design, centered on the typeface of the same name.
Helvetica is an independent feature-length documentary film about typography and graphic design, centered on the typeface of the same name.
High-Logic
High-Logic, founded in 1997 by Erwin Denissen, is a privately held company headquartered in De Bilt, the Netherlands.
High-Logic, founded in 1997 by Erwin Denissen, is a privately held company headquartered in De Bilt, the Netherlands.
Himetric
Himetric is a metric measurement of length similar to twips, used in computing.
Himetric is a metric measurement of length similar to twips, used in computing.
History of printing in East Asia
The history of printing in East Asia refers to the use of woodblock printing and movable type printing by East Asian artisans.
The history of printing in East Asia refers to the use of woodblock printing and movable type printing by East Asian artisans.
History of sentence spacing
The history of sentence spacing is the evolution of sentence spacing conventions from the introduction of movable type in Europe by Johannes Gutenberg to the present day.
The history of sentence spacing is the evolution of sentence spacing conventions from the introduction of movable type in Europe by Johannes Gutenberg to the present day.
Homoglyph
In typography, a homoglyph is one of two or more characters, or glyphs, with shapes that either appear identical or cannot be differentiated by quick visual inspection.
In typography, a homoglyph is one of two or more characters, or glyphs, with shapes that either appear identical or cannot be differentiated by quick visual inspection.
Human-readable medium
A human-nonItalic text readable medium or human-readable format is a representation of data or information that can be naturally read by humans.
A human-nonItalic text readable medium or human-readable format is a representation of data or information that can be naturally read by humans.
Hyphen
The hiffon is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word.
The hiffon is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word.
Hyphen-minus
The hyphen-minus is a character used in digital documents and computing to represent a hyphen or a minus sign.
The hyphen-minus is a character used in digital documents and computing to represent a hyphen or a minus sign.
Hz-program
Hz-program was a typographic composition computer program, created by German typeface designer Hermann Zapf.
Hz-program was a typographic composition computer program, created by German typeface designer Hermann Zapf.
Iconophor
An Iconophor, in graphic and print art, is a form of illustration (usually book illustration) characterized by the fact that the names of the objects represented in it start with a given letter.
An Iconophor, in graphic and print art, is a form of illustration (usually book illustration) characterized by the fact that the names of the objects represented in it start with a given letter.
Initial
In a written or published work, an initial is a letter at the beginning of a work, a chapter, or a paragraph that is larger than the rest of the text.
In a written or published work, an initial is a letter at the beginning of a work, a chapter, or a paragraph that is larger than the rest of the text.
Ink trap
An ink trap is a feature of certain typefaces, where the corners or details are removed from the letterforms.
An ink trap is a feature of certain typefaces, where the corners or details are removed from the letterforms.
Interline spacing
In typesetting, the term "interline spacing" or "line leading" (pronounced "ledd-ing") refers to the space between consecutive lines of text, as between lines on a ruled sheet of paper.
In typesetting, the term "interline spacing" or "line leading" (pronounced "ledd-ing") refers to the space between consecutive lines of text, as between lines on a ruled sheet of paper.
International Printing Machinery and Allied Trades Exhibition
The International Printing Machinery and Allied Trades Exhibition (IPEX) is the largest printing and graphic arts trade show in the English-speaking world.
The International Printing Machinery and Allied Trades Exhibition (IPEX) is the largest printing and graphic arts trade show in the English-speaking world.
International Society of Typographic Designers
The International Society of Typographic Designers is a professional body run by and for typographers, graphic designers, and educators.
The International Society of Typographic Designers is a professional body run by and for typographers, graphic designers, and educators.
Interpunct
An interpunct —also called an interpoint—is a small dot used for interword separation in ancient Latin script.
An interpunct —also called an interpoint—is a small dot used for interword separation in ancient Latin script.
Interrobang
The interrobang, interabang, (often represented by ), is a nonstandard punctuation mark used in various written languages and intended to combine the functions of the question mark (also ...
The interrobang, interabang, (often represented by ), is a nonstandard punctuation mark used in various written languages and intended to combine the functions of the question mark (also ...
Irony punctuation
Among the oldest and frequently attested are the percontation point—also known as an ironicon—invented by English printer Henry Denham in the 1580s, and the irony mark, furthered by Frenc...
Among the oldest and frequently attested are the percontation point—also known as an ironicon—invented by English printer Henry Denham in the 1580s, and the irony mark, furthered by Frenc...
ISO 2145
International standard ISO 2145 defines a typographic convention for the "numbering of divisions and subdivisions in written documents".
International standard ISO 2145 defines a typographic convention for the "numbering of divisions and subdivisions in written documents".
Italic script
Italic script, also known as chancery cursive, is a semi-cursive, slightly sloped style of handwriting and calligraphy that was developed during the Renaissance in Italy.
Italic script, also known as chancery cursive, is a semi-cursive, slightly sloped style of handwriting and calligraphy that was developed during the Renaissance in Italy.
Italic type
In typography, italic type is a cursive typeface based on a stylized form of calligraphic handwriting.
In typography, italic type is a cursive typeface based on a stylized form of calligraphic handwriting.
Japanese typographic symbols
This page lists Japanese typographic symbols which are not included in kana or kanji.
This page lists Japanese typographic symbols which are not included in kana or kanji.
JRP-Ringier
JRP-Ringier, formerly JRP Editions, is a Swiss publisher of high-quality books on contemporary art.
JRP-Ringier, formerly JRP Editions, is a Swiss publisher of high-quality books on contemporary art.
Justification (typesetting)
In typesetting, justification is the typographic alignment setting of text within a column or "measure" to align along both the left and right margin.
In typesetting, justification is the typographic alignment setting of text within a column or "measure" to align along both the left and right margin.
Kai (conjunction)
Kai (και, "and", IPA: ) is a conjunction in Greek (sometimes abbreviated k), Coptic and, under the form kaj, Esperanto.
Kai (και, "and", IPA: ) is a conjunction in Greek (sometimes abbreviated k), Coptic and, under the form kaj, Esperanto.
Kashida
Kashida (Persian کشیده) is a type of justification used in some cursive scripts, particularly Arabic.
Kashida (Persian کشیده) is a type of justification used in some cursive scripts, particularly Arabic.
Kerning
In typography, kerning (less commonly mortising) is the process of adjusting the spacing between characters in a proportional font, usually to achieve a visually pleasing result.
In typography, kerning (less commonly mortising) is the process of adjusting the spacing between characters in a proportional font, usually to achieve a visually pleasing result.
Kinetic typography
Kinetic typography—the technical name for "moving text"—is an animation technique mixing motion and text to express ideas using video animation.
Kinetic typography—the technical name for "moving text"—is an animation technique mixing motion and text to express ideas using video animation.
Klempen
Klempen is a German typographical term for the omission of a space after a word or punctuation mark (e.g.
Klempen is a German typographical term for the omission of a space after a word or punctuation mark (e.g.
Klingspor Museum
The Klingspor-Museum is a museum in Offenbach, Germany, for the art of modern book production, typography and type.
The Klingspor-Museum is a museum in Offenbach, Germany, for the art of modern book production, typography and type.
Large-print
Large-print describes a type of book or other published material in which the typeface, and sometimes the medium, are considerably larger than usual, to accommodate people who have poor vision.
Large-print describes a type of book or other published material in which the typeface, and sometimes the medium, are considerably larger than usual, to accommodate people who have poor vision.
Latin alphabet
The Latin alphabet, also called the Roman alphabet, is the ancestor of most of the alphabets used in the world today.
The Latin alphabet, also called the Roman alphabet, is the ancestor of most of the alphabets used in the world today.
Leading
In typography, leading refers to the distance between the baselines of successive lines of type.
In typography, leading refers to the distance between the baselines of successive lines of type.
Left-to-right mark
The left-to-right mark (LRM) is a control character or non-printing character, used in the computerized typesetting of bi-directional text, containing mixed left-to-right scripts (such as Englis...
The left-to-right mark (LRM) is a control character or non-printing character, used in the computerized typesetting of bi-directional text, containing mixed left-to-right scripts (such as Englis...
Less-than sign
The less-than sign is a sign of inequality.
The less-than sign is a sign of inequality.
Letter (alphabet)
A letter is a grapheme in an alphabetic system of writing, such as the Greek alphabet and its descendants.
A letter is a grapheme in an alphabetic system of writing, such as the Greek alphabet and its descendants.
Letter case
In orthography and typography, letter case (or just case) is the distinction between the larger majuscule (capital, caps, upper-case, upper case, or uppercase) and ...
In orthography and typography, letter case (or just case) is the distinction between the larger majuscule (capital, caps, upper-case, upper case, or uppercase) and ...
Letter-spacing
In typography, letter-spacing, also called tracking, refers to the amount of space between a group of letters to affect density in a line or block of text.
In typography, letter-spacing, also called tracking, refers to the amount of space between a group of letters to affect density in a line or block of text.
Letterform
A letterform, letter-form or letter form, is a term used especially in typography, paleography, calligraphy and epigraphy to mean a letter's shape.
A letterform, letter-form or letter form, is a term used especially in typography, paleography, calligraphy and epigraphy to mean a letter's shape.
Letterpress printing
Letterpress printing is relief printing of text and image using a press with a "type-high bed" printing press and movable type, in which a reversed, raised surface is inked and then pressed into...
Letterpress printing is relief printing of text and image using a press with a "type-high bed" printing press and movable type, in which a reversed, raised surface is inked and then pressed into...
Li Europan lingues
Li Europan lingues is a quotation in Occidental, an international auxiliary language devised by Edgar von Wahl in 1922.
Li Europan lingues is a quotation in Occidental, an international auxiliary language devised by Edgar von Wahl in 1922.
Line breaking rules in East Asian language
Line breaking rules in East Asian language are rules for how to wrap East Asian Language text such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
Line breaking rules in East Asian language are rules for how to wrap East Asian Language text such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
Line length
In Typography Line length is the width occupied by a block of typeset text, measured in inches, picas and points.
In Typography Line length is the width occupied by a block of typeset text, measured in inches, picas and points.
Logographic printing
Logographic printing is a form of moveable type printing where the font comprises words or parts of words rather than single letters.
Logographic printing is a form of moveable type printing where the font comprises words or parts of words rather than single letters.
Long s
The long, medial or descending s (ſ) is a form of the minuscule letter s formerly used where s occurred in the middle or at the beginning of a word, for example "...
The long, medial or descending s (ſ) is a form of the minuscule letter s formerly used where s occurred in the middle or at the beginning of a word, for example "...
Lower case
Lower case (also lower-case or lowercase), minuscule, or small letters are the smaller form of letters, as opposed to capital letters, as used in European alphabets (Greek, ...
Lower case (also lower-case or lowercase), minuscule, or small letters are the smaller form of letters, as opposed to capital letters, as used in European alphabets (Greek, ...
Magnetic ink character recognition
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, or MICR, is a character recognition technology used primarily by the banking industry to facilitate the processing of cheques.
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, or MICR, is a character recognition technology used primarily by the banking industry to facilitate the processing of cheques.
Matrix (printing)
In hot metal typesetting, a matrix is a mold for casting the letters known as sorts used in letterpress printing.
In hot metal typesetting, a matrix is a mold for casting the letters known as sorts used in letterpress printing.
Mean line
In typography, the mean line, also (and more simply) known as midline, is the line that determines where non-ascending lowercase letters terminate in a typeface.
In typography, the mean line, also (and more simply) known as midline, is the line that determines where non-ascending lowercase letters terminate in a typeface.
Metric typographic units
Metric typographic units have been devised and proposed several times to overcome the various traditional point systems.
Metric typographic units have been devised and proposed several times to overcome the various traditional point systems.
Microtypography
Microtypography is the name given to a range of methods for improving the readability and appearance of text, especially justified text.
Microtypography is the name given to a range of methods for improving the readability and appearance of text, especially justified text.
Miles Tinker
Miles Albert Tinker is an American author.
Miles Albert Tinker is an American author.
Modern typography
Modern Typography was a reaction against the perceived decadence of typography and design of the late 19th century.
Modern Typography was a reaction against the perceived decadence of typography and design of the late 19th century.
Morris Fuller Benton (list of types)
* Roycroft (c. 1898), inspired by lettering in the Saturday Evening Post and often credited to Lewis Buddy, though (according to ATF) designed “partly” by Benton.
* Roycroft (c. 1898), inspired by lettering in the Saturday Evening Post and often credited to Lewis Buddy, though (according to ATF) designed “partly” by Benton.
Movable type
Movable type is the system of printing and typography that uses movable components to reproduce the elements of a document (usually individual letters or punctuation).
Movable type is the system of printing and typography that uses movable components to reproduce the elements of a document (usually individual letters or punctuation).
Myongjo
Myongjo(ko:명조체 韓國漢字：明朝體) is a type of typography used in Korea.
Myongjo(ko:명조체 韓國漢字：明朝體) is a type of typography used in Korea.
Nanum font
Nanum font(Korean : 나눔글꼴) is a unicode font designed especially for the Korean-language script, designed by Sandoll Communication(Korean : 산돌 커뮤니케이션) and Fontrix(Korean : 폰트릭스).
Nanum font(Korean : 나눔글꼴) is a unicode font designed especially for the Korean-language script, designed by Sandoll Communication(Korean : 산돌 커뮤니케이션) and Fontrix(Korean : 폰트릭스).
New Wave (design)
In design, New Wave refers to an approach to typography that actively defies strict grid-based arrangement conventions.
In design, New Wave refers to an approach to typography that actively defies strict grid-based arrangement conventions.
Non-English usage of quotation marks
Quotation marks, also called quotes, speech marks or inverted commas, are punctuation marks used in pairs to set off speech, a quotation, or a phrase.
Quotation marks, also called quotes, speech marks or inverted commas, are punctuation marks used in pairs to set off speech, a quotation, or a phrase.
Norm (graphic design group)
Norm (based in Zurich, Switzerland), is an experimental graphic design team best known for their typography.
Norm (based in Zurich, Switzerland), is an experimental graphic design team best known for their typography.
Number sign
Number sign is a name for the symbol #, which is used for a variety of purposes including, in some countries, the designation of a number (for example, "#1" stands for "number one").
Number sign is a name for the symbol #, which is used for a variety of purposes including, in some countries, the designation of a number (for example, "#1" stands for "number one").
Obelus
An obelus (plural, obeli) is a symbol consisting of a short line with dots above and below.
An obelus (plural, obeli) is a symbol consisting of a short line with dots above and below.
Oblique type
Oblique type (or slanted, sloped) is a form of type that slants slightly to the right, used in the same manner as italic type.
Oblique type (or slanted, sloped) is a form of type that slants slightly to the right, used in the same manner as italic type.
Optical Margin Alignment
Optical margin alignment outdents letters like A, V, W, Y, and punctuation into the margins to align the text border optically.
Optical margin alignment outdents letters like A, V, W, Y, and punctuation into the margins to align the text border optically.
Optical margin alignment
Optical margin alignment outdents letters like A, V, W, Y, and punctuation into the margins to align the text border optically.
Optical margin alignment outdents letters like A, V, W, Y, and punctuation into the margins to align the text border optically.
Overline
An overline or overbar or overscore (coined in analogy to underline and underscore, attested for mathematical notation since 1899), refers to the typographical feature of a line draw...
An overline or overbar or overscore (coined in analogy to underline and underscore, attested for mathematical notation since 1899), refers to the typographical feature of a line draw...
Overshoot (typography)
In typeface design, the overshoot of a round or pointed letter is the degree to which it extends higher or lower than a comparably sized "flat" letter, to achieve an optical effect of being the ...
In typeface design, the overshoot of a round or pointed letter is the degree to which it extends higher or lower than a comparably sized "flat" letter, to achieve an optical effect of being the ...
Overstrike
In typography, overstrike is a method of printing characters that are missing from the printer's character set.
In typography, overstrike is a method of printing characters that are missing from the printer's character set.
Page numbering
Page numbering is the process of applying a sequence of numbers to the pages of a book or other document.
Page numbering is the process of applying a sequence of numbers to the pages of a book or other document.
Pangram
A pangram (Greek: παν γράμμα, pan gramma, "every letter"), or holoalphabetic sentence, is a sentence using every letter of the alphabet at least once.
A pangram (Greek: παν γράμμα, pan gramma, "every letter"), or holoalphabetic sentence, is a sentence using every letter of the alphabet at least once.
Pantographia
Pantographia, with the full title being Pantographia; containing accurate copies of all the known alphabets in the world; together with an English explanation of the peculiar force or power of...
Pantographia, with the full title being Pantographia; containing accurate copies of all the known alphabets in the world; together with an English explanation of the peculiar force or power of...
Paragraph
A paragraph (from the Greek paragraphos, "to write beside" or "written beside") is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea.
A paragraph (from the Greek paragraphos, "to write beside" or "written beside") is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea.
Paren space
A paren space is a blank typographic unit equal to the size of a parenthesis.
A paren space is a blank typographic unit equal to the size of a parenthesis.
Penguin Collectors Society
The Penguin Collectors Society (PCS) is an educational charity based in the United Kingdom.
The Penguin Collectors Society (PCS) is an educational charity based in the United Kingdom.
Percent sign
The percent sign is the symbol used to indicate a percentage (that the preceding number is divided by one hundred).
The percent sign is the symbol used to indicate a percentage (that the preceding number is divided by one hundred).
Petit-serif
Petit-serifs are small (petit is French for "small") serifs, which are attached to regular sans-serif fonts.
Petit-serifs are small (petit is French for "small") serifs, which are attached to regular sans-serif fonts.
Petite caps
In typography, petite capitals are a stylistic letter forms, a variant of small caps.
In typography, petite capitals are a stylistic letter forms, a variant of small caps.
Phoenician alphabet
The Phoenician alphabet, called by convention the Proto-Canaanite alphabet for inscriptions older than around 1050 BC, was a non-pictographic consonantal alphabet, or abjad.
The Phoenician alphabet, called by convention the Proto-Canaanite alphabet for inscriptions older than around 1050 BC, was a non-pictographic consonantal alphabet, or abjad.
Phototypesetting
Phototypesetting was a method of setting type, rendered obsolete with the popularity of the personal computer and desktop publishing software, that uses a photographic process to generate column...
Phototypesetting was a method of setting type, rendered obsolete with the popularity of the personal computer and desktop publishing software, that uses a photographic process to generate column...
Pica (typography)
A pica is a typographic unit of measure corresponding to 1/72 of its respective foot, and therefore to 1/6 of an inch.
A pica is a typographic unit of measure corresponding to 1/72 of its respective foot, and therefore to 1/6 of an inch.
Pilcrow
The pilcrow (¶; Unicode U+00B6, HTML entity ¶), also called the paragraph mark, paragraph sign, paraph, alinea (Latin: a linea, "off the line"), or blind ...
The pilcrow (¶; Unicode U+00B6, HTML entity ¶), also called the paragraph mark, paragraph sign, paraph, alinea (Latin: a linea, "off the line"), or blind ...
Pioneers of Modern Typography
Pioneers of Modern Typography was a book written by Herbert Spencer in 1969.
Pioneers of Modern Typography was a book written by Herbert Spencer in 1969.
Plenken
Plenken is a German typographical term for the insertion of inappropriate spaces before a punctuation mark.
Plenken is a German typographical term for the insertion of inappropriate spaces before a punctuation mark.
PN-83/P-55366
PN-83/P-55366, Zasady składania tekstów w języku polskim (Rules for setting texts in the Polish Language), is a Polska Norma standard by Polish Committee for Standardization covering rul...
PN-83/P-55366, Zasady składania tekstów w języku polskim (Rules for setting texts in the Polish Language), is a Polska Norma standard by Polish Committee for Standardization covering rul...
Point (typography)
In typography, a point is the smallest unit of measure, being a subdivision of the larger pica.
In typography, a point is the smallest unit of measure, being a subdivision of the larger pica.
Portobello (font)
Portobello is a modern typeface and computer font.
Portobello is a modern typeface and computer font.
Prime (symbol)
The prime symbol ( ′ ), double prime symbol ( ″ ), and triple prime symbol ( ), etc., are used to designate several different units, and for vari...
The prime symbol ( ′ ), double prime symbol ( ″ ), and triple prime symbol ( ), etc., are used to designate several different units, and for vari...
Printer (computing)
Printers are used to produce hard copy of the data.Interfacing of the printer can be done as serial or parallel.
Printers are used to produce hard copy of the data.Interfacing of the printer can be done as serial or parallel.
Prix Charles Peignot
The Prix Charles Peignot (Charles Peignot Prize) is a major award in typeface design, given "to a designer under the age of 35 who has made an outstanding contribution to type design".
The Prix Charles Peignot (Charles Peignot Prize) is a major award in typeface design, given "to a designer under the age of 35 who has made an outstanding contribution to type design".
Proggy Programming Fonts
The Proggy Programming Fonts are a set of free fixed-width typefaces designed with programming and terminal work in mind.
The Proggy Programming Fonts are a set of free fixed-width typefaces designed with programming and terminal work in mind.
Proggy programming fonts
The Proggy programming fonts are a set of free fixed-width typefaces designed with programming and terminal work in mind.
The Proggy programming fonts are a set of free fixed-width typefaces designed with programming and terminal work in mind.
Proper name mark
In Chinese writing, a proper name mark (Simplified Chinese: 专名号, zhuānmínghào; Traditional Chinese: 專名號) is an underline used to mark proper names, such as the names of people, places, dynasties...
In Chinese writing, a proper name mark (Simplified Chinese: 专名号, zhuānmínghào; Traditional Chinese: 專名號) is an underline used to mark proper names, such as the names of people, places, dynasties...
Publishing Interchange Language
Publishing Interchange Language, or "PIL" is a public domain language that allows precise description of the layout of content on pages, groups of multiple pages or any 2-dimensional area, which...
Publishing Interchange Language, or "PIL" is a public domain language that allows precise description of the layout of content on pages, groups of multiple pages or any 2-dimensional area, which...
Punchcutting
In traditional typography, punchcutting is the craft of cutting letter punches in steel from which matrices were made in copper for type founding in the letterpress era.
In traditional typography, punchcutting is the craft of cutting letter punches in steel from which matrices were made in copper for type founding in the letterpress era.
Punctuation
Punctuation marks are symbols that indicate the structure and organization of written language, as well as intonation and pauses to be observed when reading aloud.
Punctuation marks are symbols that indicate the structure and organization of written language, as well as intonation and pauses to be observed when reading aloud.
Question mark
The question mark, is a punctuation mark that replaces the full stop at the end of an interrogative sentence in English and many other languages.
The question mark, is a punctuation mark that replaces the full stop at the end of an interrogative sentence in English and many other languages.
Quotation mark
Quotation marks or inverted commasare punctuation marks at the beginning and end of a quotation, direct speech, literal title or name.
Quotation marks or inverted commasare punctuation marks at the beginning and end of a quotation, direct speech, literal title or name.
Quotation mark glyphs
Different typefaces, character encodings and computer languages use various encodings and glyphs for quotation marks.
Different typefaces, character encodings and computer languages use various encodings and glyphs for quotation marks.
R rotunda
The r rotunda, "rounded r," is an old letter variant found in full script-like typefaces, especially blackletters.
The r rotunda, "rounded r," is an old letter variant found in full script-like typefaces, especially blackletters.
Ransom note effect
In typography, the ransom note effect is the result of using an excessive number of juxtaposed typefaces.
In typography, the ransom note effect is the result of using an excessive number of juxtaposed typefaces.
Right-to-left mark
The right-to-left mark is a non-printing character used in the computerized typesetting of bi-directional text containing mixed left-to-right scripts (such as English and Russian) and right-to-l...
The right-to-left mark is a non-printing character used in the computerized typesetting of bi-directional text containing mixed left-to-right scripts (such as English and Russian) and right-to-l...
River (typography)
In typography, rivers, or rivers of white, are gaps appearing to run down a paragraph of text, due to a coincidental alignment of spaces.
In typography, rivers, or rivers of white, are gaps appearing to run down a paragraph of text, due to a coincidental alignment of spaces.
Romain du Roi
The Romain du Roi was a typeface developed in France beginning in 1692.
The Romain du Roi was a typeface developed in France beginning in 1692.
Roman type
In typography, roman is one of the three main kinds of historical type, alongside blackletter and italic.
In typography, roman is one of the three main kinds of historical type, alongside blackletter and italic.
Rub el Hizb
The Rub el Hizb (ربع الحزب) is a Muslim symbol, represented as two overlapping squares, which is found on a number of emblems and flags.
The Rub el Hizb (ربع الحزب) is a Muslim symbol, represented as two overlapping squares, which is found on a number of emblems and flags.
Rubric
A rubric is a word or section of text which is traditionally written or printed in red ink to highlight it.
A rubric is a word or section of text which is traditionally written or printed in red ink to highlight it.
Ruby character
Ruby characters are small, annotative glosses that can be placed above or to the right of a Chinese character when writing languages with logographic characters such as Chinese or Japanese to sh...
Ruby characters are small, annotative glosses that can be placed above or to the right of a Chinese character when writing languages with logographic characters such as Chinese or Japanese to sh...
San Serriffe
San Serriffe is a fictional island nation created for April Fools' Day, 1977, by Britain's Guardian newspaper.
San Serriffe is a fictional island nation created for April Fools' Day, 1977, by Britain's Guardian newspaper.
Sans-serif
In typography, a sans-serif, sans serif or san serif typeface is one that does not have the small features called "serifs" at the end of strokes.
In typography, a sans-serif, sans serif or san serif typeface is one that does not have the small features called "serifs" at the end of strokes.
Scalable Inman Flash Replacement
Scalable Inman Flash Replacement is an open source JavaScript and Adobe Flash dynamic web fonts implementation, enabling the replacement of text elements on HTML web pages with Flash equivalents.
Scalable Inman Flash Replacement is an open source JavaScript and Adobe Flash dynamic web fonts implementation, enabling the replacement of text elements on HTML web pages with Flash equivalents.
Schule für Gestaltung Basel
Switzerland's Schule für Gestaltung Basel (Basel School of Design) at the Allgemeine Gewerbeschule (AGS) and its students have influenced the international graphic design community since it open...
Switzerland's Schule für Gestaltung Basel (Basel School of Design) at the Allgemeine Gewerbeschule (AGS) and its students have influenced the international graphic design community since it open...
Script (typefaces)
Script typefaces are based upon the varied and often fluid stroke created by handwriting.
Script typefaces are based upon the varied and often fluid stroke created by handwriting.
Section sign
The section sign, also called the "double S", "sectional symbol" or signum sectiōnis, is a typographical character used mainly to refer to a particular section of a document, such as a legal...
The section sign, also called the "double S", "sectional symbol" or signum sectiōnis, is a typographical character used mainly to refer to a particular section of a document, such as a legal...
Sentence case
Sentence case in a general sense describes the way that capitalization is used within a sentence.
Sentence case in a general sense describes the way that capitalization is used within a sentence.
Sentence spacing in digital media
Sentence spacing in digital media is the horizontal space between sentences in computer and web-based media.
Sentence spacing in digital media is the horizontal space between sentences in computer and web-based media.
Sentence spacing in language and style guides
Sentence spacing guidance is provided in many language and style guides.
Sentence spacing guidance is provided in many language and style guides.
Sentence spacing studies
Sentence spacing studies analyze the effects of sentence spacing techniques on the readability of text.
Sentence spacing studies analyze the effects of sentence spacing techniques on the readability of text.
Serif
In typography, serifs are semi-structural details on the ends of some of the strokes that make up letters and symbols.
In typography, serifs are semi-structural details on the ends of some of the strokes that make up letters and symbols.
Slab serif
In typography, a slab serif typeface is a type of serif typeface characterized by thick, block-like serifs.
In typography, a slab serif typeface is a type of serif typeface characterized by thick, block-like serifs.
Slash (punctuation)
The slash is a sign used as a punctuation mark and for various other purposes.
The slash is a sign used as a punctuation mark and for various other purposes.
Small caps
In typography, small capitals (usually abbreviated small caps) are uppercase (capital) characters set at the same height and weight as surrounding lowercase (small) letters or te...
In typography, small capitals (usually abbreviated small caps) are uppercase (capital) characters set at the same height and weight as surrounding lowercase (small) letters or te...
Society of Typographic Aficionados
The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, study, and support of type, its history and development, its use in the ...
The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, study, and support of type, its history and development, its use in the ...
Soft hyphen
In computing and typesetting, a soft hyphen is a type of hyphen used to specify a place in text where a hyphenated break is allowed without forcing a line break in an inconvenient place if the t...
In computing and typesetting, a soft hyphen is a type of hyphen used to specify a place in text where a hyphenated break is allowed without forcing a line break in an inconvenient place if the t...
Solidus (punctuation)
The solidus is a punctuation mark used to indicate fractions including fractional currency.
The solidus is a punctuation mark used to indicate fractions including fractional currency.
Sort (typesetting)
In typesetting by hand compositing, a sort is a piece of type representing a particular letter or symbol, cast from a matrix mould and assembled with other sorts bearing additional letters into ...
In typesetting by hand compositing, a sort is a piece of type representing a particular letter or symbol, cast from a matrix mould and assembled with other sorts bearing additional letters into ...
Space (punctuation)
In writing, a space ( ) is a blank area devoid of content, serving to separate words, letters, numbers, and punctuation.
In writing, a space ( ) is a blank area devoid of content, serving to separate words, letters, numbers, and punctuation.
St Bride Library
St Bride Library (formerly known as St Bride Printing Library and St Bride Typographical Library) is a library in London primarily devoted to printing, book arts, typography and grap...
St Bride Library (formerly known as St Bride Printing Library and St Bride Typographical Library) is a library in London primarily devoted to printing, book arts, typography and grap...
Star (glyph)
In typography, a star is any of several glyphs with a number of points arrayed within an imaginary circle.
In typography, a star is any of several glyphs with a number of points arrayed within an imaginary circle.
Strikethrough
Strikethrough is a typographical presentation of words with a horizontal line through their center.
Strikethrough is a typographical presentation of words with a horizontal line through their center.
Subscript and superscript
A subscript or superscript is a number, figure, symbol, or indicator that appears smaller than the normal line of type and is set slightly below or above it – subscripts appear at or below...
A subscript or superscript is a number, figure, symbol, or indicator that appears smaller than the normal line of type and is set slightly below or above it – subscripts appear at or below...
Sujud
Sajdah (سجدة, ) or sujūd (سُجود, ) is an Arabic word meaning prostration to God in the direction of the Kaaba at Mecca which is usually done during the daily prayers (salah).
Sajdah (سجدة, ) or sujūd (سُجود, ) is an Arabic word meaning prostration to God in the direction of the Kaaba at Mecca which is usually done during the daily prayers (salah).
Superior letter
In typography and handwriting, a superior letter is a lower-case letter placed above the baseline and made smaller than ordinary script.
In typography and handwriting, a superior letter is a lower-case letter placed above the baseline and made smaller than ordinary script.
Symbolic system
In the fields of psychology, sociology, and anthropology, symbolic system refers to a system of interconnected symbolic meanings.
In the fields of psychology, sociology, and anthropology, symbolic system refers to a system of interconnected symbolic meanings.
Tab stop
A tab stop on a typewriter is a location where the carriage movement is halted by mechanical gears.
A tab stop on a typewriter is a location where the carriage movement is halted by mechanical gears.
Technical lettering
Technical lettering is the process of forming letters, numerals, and other characters in technical drawing.
Technical lettering is the process of forming letters, numerals, and other characters in technical drawing.
Temporal typography
Temporal typography is typography that appears to move or change over time.
Temporal typography is typography that appears to move or change over time.
Terminal punctuation
Terminal punctuation are punctuation marks used to identify the end of a portion of text.
Terminal punctuation are punctuation marks used to identify the end of a portion of text.
Text figures
Text figures (also known as non-lining, lowercase, old-style, ranging, hanging, billing, or antique figures or numerals) are numerals typeset with varyi...
Text figures (also known as non-lining, lowercase, old-style, ranging, hanging, billing, or antique figures or numerals) are numerals typeset with varyi...
The Crystal Goblet
"The Crystal Goblet" is an essay on typography by Beatrice Warde.
"The Crystal Goblet" is an essay on typography by Beatrice Warde.
The Design of Books
Adrian Wilson (b 1923 d 3 February 1988) was an influential book designer, and author of the classic 1967 work entitled The Design of Books.
Adrian Wilson (b 1923 d 3 February 1988) was an influential book designer, and author of the classic 1967 work entitled The Design of Books.
The Elements of Typographic Style
The Elements of Typographic Style is a book by Canadian typographer, poet and translator Robert Bringhurst.
The Elements of Typographic Style is a book by Canadian typographer, poet and translator Robert Bringhurst.
The Fleuron
The Fleuron was a British journal of typography and book arts published in seven volumes from 1923 to 1930.
The Fleuron was a British journal of typography and book arts published in seven volumes from 1923 to 1930.
The Imprint (printing trade periodical)
The Imprint was a periodical aimed at the printing trade, published in 9 issues from January to November 1913.
The Imprint was a periodical aimed at the printing trade, published in 9 issues from January to November 1913.
The New Typography
Jan Tschichold (2 April 1902 Leipzig, Germany – 11 August 1974 Locarno, Switzerland) was a typographer, book designer, teacher and writer.
Jan Tschichold (2 April 1902 Leipzig, Germany – 11 August 1974 Locarno, Switzerland) was a typographer, book designer, teacher and writer.
The Penrose Annual
The Penrose Annual was a London-based review of graphic arts, printed nearly annually from 1895 to 1982.
The Penrose Annual was a London-based review of graphic arts, printed nearly annually from 1895 to 1982.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" is an English-language pangram, that is, a phrase that contains all of the letters of the alphabet.
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" is an English-language pangram, that is, a phrase that contains all of the letters of the alphabet.
Thibaudeau classification
In typography, the Thibaudeau Classification is a way to group typefaces into four general families, according to shape and serif character.
In typography, the Thibaudeau Classification is a way to group typefaces into four general families, according to shape and serif character.
Thin space (typography)
A thin space is a blank typographic unit equal to one fifth (sometimes one sixth) of an em wide.
A thin space is a blank typographic unit equal to one fifth (sometimes one sixth) of an em wide.
Tie (typography)
The tie is a symbol in the shape of an arc similar to a large breve, used in Ancient Greek, phonetic alphabets, and Z notation.
The tie is a symbol in the shape of an arc similar to a large breve, used in Ancient Greek, phonetic alphabets, and Z notation.
Tironian notes
Tironian notes (notae Tironianae) is a system of shorthand said to have been invented by Cicero's scribe Marcus Tullius Tiro.
Tironian notes (notae Tironianae) is a system of shorthand said to have been invented by Cicero's scribe Marcus Tullius Tiro.
Title page
The title page of a book, thesis or other written work is the page at or near the front which displays its title and author, usually together with information relating to the publication of the book.
The title page of a book, thesis or other written work is the page at or near the front which displays its title and author, usually together with information relating to the publication of the book.
Titling capitals
In typography titling capitals are a variant of uppercase designed for heading and titles.
In typography titling capitals are a variant of uppercase designed for heading and titles.
Tombstone (typography)
The tombstone, halmos, or end of proof mark "" is used in mathematics to denote the end of a proof, in place of the traditional abbreviation "QED" for the Latin phrase "quod erat ...
The tombstone, halmos, or end of proof mark "" is used in mathematics to denote the end of a proof, in place of the traditional abbreviation "QED" for the Latin phrase "quod erat ...
Twip
A twip (abbreviating "twentieth of a point", "twentieth of an inch point", or "twentieth of an Imperial point" ) is a typographical measurement, defined as 1/20 of a typographical point.
A twip (abbreviating "twentieth of a point", "twentieth of an inch point", or "twentieth of an Imperial point" ) is a typographical measurement, defined as 1/20 of a typographical point.
Type casting (typography)
Type casting is a technique for casting the individual letters known as sorts used in hot metal typesetting by pouring molten metal into bronze moulds called matrices.
Type casting is a technique for casting the individual letters known as sorts used in hot metal typesetting by pouring molten metal into bronze moulds called matrices.
Type color
In typography, type color refers to the weight or boldness of a typeface and is used by designers and typographers to describe the visual tone of a mass of text on a page.
In typography, type color refers to the weight or boldness of a typeface and is used by designers and typographers to describe the visual tone of a mass of text on a page.
Type Directors Club
The Type Directors Club (TDC) is an international organization for those devoted to excellence in typography in all its forms.
The Type Directors Club (TDC) is an international organization for those devoted to excellence in typography in all its forms.
TypeCon
TypeCon is a grassroots, typography-focused convention run by the non-profit Society of Typographic Aficionados.
TypeCon is a grassroots, typography-focused convention run by the non-profit Society of Typographic Aficionados.
Typeface
In typography, a typeface is the artistic representation or interpretation of characters; it is the way the type looks.
In typography, a typeface is the artistic representation or interpretation of characters; it is the way the type looks.
Typeface (film)
Typeface is an independent documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, about visual culture, technology and graphic design, centered around the Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum in ...
Typeface is an independent documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, about visual culture, technology and graphic design, centered around the Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum in ...
Typeface anatomy
Typeface anatomy describes the graphic elements that make up printed letters in a typeface.
Typeface anatomy describes the graphic elements that make up printed letters in a typeface.
Typographic alignment
In typesetting and page layout, alignment or range, is the setting of text flow or image placement relative to a page, column (measure), table cell or tab.
In typesetting and page layout, alignment or range, is the setting of text flow or image placement relative to a page, column (measure), table cell or tab.
Typographic ligature
In writing and typography, a ligature occurs where two or more graphemes are joined as a single glyph.
In writing and typography, a ligature occurs where two or more graphemes are joined as a single glyph.
Typographica
Typographica was the name of a journal of typography and visual arts founded and edited by Herbert Spencer from 1949 to 1967.
Typographica was the name of a journal of typography and visual arts founded and edited by Herbert Spencer from 1949 to 1967.
Typographical error
A typographical error is a mistake made in, originally, the manual type-setting of printed material, or more recently, the typing process.
A typographical error is a mistake made in, originally, the manual type-setting of printed material, or more recently, the typing process.
Typographical syntax
Typographical syntax, also known as orthotypography, is the aspect of typography that defines the meaning and rightful usage of typographic signs, notably punctuation marks, and elements ...
Typographical syntax, also known as orthotypography, is the aspect of typography that defines the meaning and rightful usage of typographic signs, notably punctuation marks, and elements ...
Tête à Toto
The tête à Toto is a French typographical design and children’s game, well-known to French schoolchildren, depicted at right.
The tête à Toto is a French typographical design and children’s game, well-known to French schoolchildren, depicted at right.
Underline
Underline is often used by spell checkers to denote misspelled or otherwise incorrect text.
Underline is often used by spell checkers to denote misspelled or otherwise incorrect text.
Underscore
The underscore _
Also called understrike, low line, or low dash is a character that originally appeared on the typewriter and was primarily used to underline words.
The underscore _
Also called understrike, low line, or low dash is a character that originally appeared on the typewriter and was primarily used to underline words.
Unicase
A unicase or unicameral alphabet is one that has no case for its letters.
A unicase or unicameral alphabet is one that has no case for its letters.
Unicode
Unicode is a computing industry standard for the consistent encoding, representation and handling of text expressed in most of the world's writing systems.
Unicode is a computing industry standard for the consistent encoding, representation and handling of text expressed in most of the world's writing systems.
Unicode typeface
A Unicode typeface (also known as UCS font and Unicode font) is a typeface that contains a wide range of characters, letters, digits, glyphs, symbols, ideograms, logograms, etc., whi...
A Unicode typeface (also known as UCS font and Unicode font) is a typeface that contains a wide range of characters, letters, digits, glyphs, symbols, ideograms, logograms, etc., whi...
Uppercase magazine
Uppercase Magazine is a quarterly craft, fashion, illustration and design journal published by Janine Vangool in Calgary, Alberta.
Uppercase Magazine is a quarterly craft, fashion, illustration and design journal published by Janine Vangool in Calgary, Alberta.
Vertical bar
The vertical bar is a character with various uses in mathematics, where it can be used to represent absolute value, among others; in computing and programming; and in general typography, as a di...
The vertical bar is a character with various uses in mathematics, where it can be used to represent absolute value, among others; in computing and programming; and in general typography, as a di...
VOX-ATypI classification
In typography, the Vox-ATypI classification makes it possible to classify typefaces in eleven general classes.
In typography, the Vox-ATypI classification makes it possible to classify typefaces in eleven general classes.
Vox-ATypI classification
In typography, the Vox-ATypI classification makes it possible to classify typefaces in eleven general classes.
In typography, the Vox-ATypI classification makes it possible to classify typefaces in eleven general classes.
Warichu
Warichū (割注 or 割註, sometimes 割り注, literally “split annotation”) is the Japanese word for the traditional Chinese and Japanese typographic device of typesetting in small double lines editorial co...
Warichū (割注 or 割註, sometimes 割り注, literally “split annotation”) is the Japanese word for the traditional Chinese and Japanese typographic device of typesetting in small double lines editorial co...
Widows and orphans
In typesetting, widows and orphans are words or short lines at the beginning or end of a paragraph, which are left dangling at the top or bottom of a column, separated from the rest of the...
In typesetting, widows and orphans are words or short lines at the beginning or end of a paragraph, which are left dangling at the top or bottom of a column, separated from the rest of the...
Wonton font
Wonton font (also known as ching-chong font, Chinese font or chop-suey font, type or lettering) is a term used for a family of fonts that are associated with "Asianness" or "Chineseness".
Wonton font (also known as ching-chong font, Chinese font or chop-suey font, type or lettering) is a term used for a family of fonts that are associated with "Asianness" or "Chineseness".
Word spacing
Word spacing in typography refers to the size of the space between words.
Word spacing in typography refers to the size of the space between words.
Word wrap
In text display, line wrap is the feature of continuing on a new line when a line is full, such that each line fits in the viewable window, allowing text to be read from top to bottom without an...
In text display, line wrap is the feature of continuing on a new line when a line is full, such that each line fits in the viewable window, allowing text to be read from top to bottom without an...
Wordmark
A wordmark, word mark or logotype is a standardized text logo or graphic representation of the name of a company, institution, or product name used for purposes of identification and...
A wordmark, word mark or logotype is a standardized text logo or graphic representation of the name of a company, institution, or product name used for purposes of identification and...
Writing system
A writing system is a symbolic system used to represent elements or statements expressible in language.
A writing system is a symbolic system used to represent elements or statements expressible in language.
x-height
In typography, the x-height or corpus size refers to the distance between the baseline and the mean line in a typeface.
In typography, the x-height or corpus size refers to the distance between the baseline and the mean line in a typeface.
Yiddish orthography
Please note: The correct display of some text in this article requires fonts with full support for the pointed characters in the Yiddish alphabet, plus the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Please note: The correct display of some text in this article requires fonts with full support for the pointed characters in the Yiddish alphabet, plus the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Zero consonant
A zero consonant, silent initial, or null-onset letter is a consonant-like letter that is not pronounced, but indicates that a word or syllable starts with a vowel (i.e.
A zero consonant, silent initial, or null-onset letter is a consonant-like letter that is not pronounced, but indicates that a word or syllable starts with a vowel (i.e.
Zero-width joiner
The zero-width joiner (ZWJ) is a non-printing character used in the computerized typesetting of some complex scripts, such as the Arabic script or any of the Indic scripts.
The zero-width joiner (ZWJ) is a non-printing character used in the computerized typesetting of some complex scripts, such as the Arabic script or any of the Indic scripts.
Zero-width non-joiner
The zero-width non-joiner is a non-printing character used in the computerization of writing systems that make use of ligatures.
The zero-width non-joiner is a non-printing character used in the computerization of writing systems that make use of ligatures.
Zero-width space
The zero-width space (ZWSP) is a non-printing character used in computerized typesetting to indicate word boundaries to text processing systems when using scripts that do not use explicit ...
The zero-width space (ZWSP) is a non-printing character used in computerized typesetting to indicate word boundaries to text processing systems when using scripts that do not use explicit ...