CCC Typography & Layout Design 1

Question 1

In Canva, which typography principle refers to the vertical space between lines of text?

Accepted Answer

Leading

Answer

Leading is the vertical space between lines of text, controlling readability and visual density in a layout.

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum body text size for printed materials to ensure readability according to general typography best practices?

Accepted Answer

10pt

Answer

10pt is generally the minimum recommended body text size for print to maintain readability for most audiences.

Question 3

Which layout principle in Canva involves aligning elements to create a sense of order and visual connection?

Accepted Answer

Alignment

Answer

Alignment creates visual order by positioning design elements so their edges or centers line up, establishing a clean and organized layout.

Question 4

In Canva's text settings, 'tracking' adjusts which aspect of typography?

Accepted Answer

Overall spacing between all letters uniformly

Answer

Tracking (also called letter-spacing) uniformly adjusts the space between all characters in a block of text, affecting overall density.

Question 5

Which typeface category is generally considered most appropriate for body text in digital designs due to its screen readability?

Accepted Answer

Sans-serif

Answer

Sans-serif typefaces lack the small strokes (serifs) that can become blurry on screens, making them cleaner and more legible for digital body text.

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