Fonts and Typography Typography Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is the term for the vertical space between two lines of text?

Accepted Answer

Leading

Answer

Leading refers to the vertical distance between baselines of consecutive lines of text.

Question 2

Kerning specifically adjusts which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Space between two specific characters

Answer

Kerning is the adjustment of space between individual pairs of letters for better visual balance.

Question 3

The imaginary line on which most letters sit is called the:

Accepted Answer

Baseline

Answer

The baseline is the line upon which the bottoms of most characters rest.

Question 4

Tracking differs from kerning because tracking adjusts:

Accepted Answer

Spacing uniformly across a range of text

Answer

Tracking applies consistent spacing across a selection of letters rather than between just two.

Question 5

The height of lowercase letters like 'x' (excluding ascenders/descenders) is the:

Accepted Answer

X-height

Answer

X-height measures the height of a typeface's lowercase letters without ascenders or descenders.

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