Weight - density or lightness of the individual letterforms
Width - the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side
Style - level of boldness or kind of letter within a typeface; could be narrow, condensed, italic, extended, small capitals, etc.
Font - collective name for a typeface but refers to a single style; used only to refer to a specific style within a typeface
Typeface - used to describe a complete alphabet including letters, numerals, punctuation marks, accents, etc.; the whole typeface should be used when designing to ensure consistency
X-height - the height of the lowercase letter 'x'; an important feature because it largely determines the apparent size of a typeface
Leading - derives from metal type; the extra white that was added between the lines of metal type in the form of strips of lead or lead alloy
Letterspacing (tracking) - the amount of white spacing between letters
How is type measured in inches, mm, points or picas?
The inch is defined as 25.4 millimetre. Twelve pitch letter is used, which means that 12 letters fit into an inch width-wise. The pica is a duodecimal system that is divided into 12 points. A pica measures 0.351461 mm. An inch is divided into 72 pica points.
Define point.
Point is the unit used for the measurement of letterforms. It is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch (1 inch = 72 points).
Define pica.
Pica is a type of point. It is the type of measurement most frequently applied to printing. A pica measures 0.351461 mm.How many points in an inch?
72
If a letter is set in 36 pts about how many inches tall is it?
1.5 in
How many picas in an inch?
6
How many points in a pica?
12
