Fonts and Typography Understanding Fonts 5

Question 1

What is 'orphan' text in typography?

Accepted Answer

A single word or short line left at the bottom of a paragraph or column

Answer

An orphan is a lone word or short line stranded at the start or end of a column.

Question 2

Which OpenType feature lets users access alternate stylistic letter designs?

Accepted Answer

Stylistic sets

Answer

Stylistic sets are OpenType features offering alternate glyph designs within a font.

Question 3

What is the main readability advantage of a larger x-height at small sizes?

Accepted Answer

Lowercase letters appear bigger and clearer

Answer

A generous x-height makes lowercase letters more legible, especially at small sizes.

Question 4

What does 'justified' alignment do to a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Aligns text flush to both the left and right margins

Answer

Justified text stretches spacing so lines align evenly on both margins.

Question 5

A 'variable font' offers what key advantage?

Accepted Answer

Multiple weights and widths within a single file via continuous axes

Answer

Variable fonts store a range of styles along adjustable axes in one efficient file.

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