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Typography

Orphan

In typography, an orphan refers to a short line or word that appears alone at the end of a paragraph or column, separated from the rest of the text. Orphans are considered undesirable in typography because they create a visual “break” in the text and can interrupt the flow of the reader’s eye. #orphan

Caps Lock Day

Caps Lock Day a day honoring the cap lock key on the keyboard to make ALL CAPS! #CAPSLOCK #CAPSLOCKDAY

Drop Cap

Drop cap – where the first letter of a paragraph is bigger than the rest, often 2-4 lines in height. It can be taller in some cases. #dropcap

Ligature

Ligature – This is where two or more letters combine to become one letter instead of two. They bind together. #Ligature

Kerning

Kerning – This term is used in graphic design for the spacing between letters and/or words. #Kerning

Leading

Leading is a typographic term in graphic design for the space between lines of type. #Leading

Font

Font – It is what makes the words on printed and screened designs. #Font

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