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Discuss about typography.
Typography:
- What is Typography?
- Typography is the art of arranging text to make it look good and easy to read, whether on paper or screens.
- Typeface and Font:
- A typeface is like the style of text, such as Times New Roman or Arial.
- A font is a specific size of a typeface, like Times Roman 16 point or Arial 12 point.
- On Screens:
- In digital design, fonts are used to organize information, show importance, guide reading, and set a mood.
- There are many font options available, and operating systems provide default fonts.
- User Control:
- Users can often change fonts on their screens, but many stick to defaults.
- Using too many different fonts or styles can make the screen confusing.
- Font Types and Families:
- Simple, common fonts are best for clarity on screens.
- Font families have styles that work well together, creating a unified design.
- Font Size:
- Font sizes are measured in points (1 point = 1/12 inch).
- Sizes should be big enough to be easily readable on standard screens.
- Font Styles and Weight:
- Italics can emphasize text, but use sparingly as it might be hard to read.
- Bold is for drawing attention, but be cautious not to make things too visually heavy.
- Underlining is often reserved for web links to avoid confusion.
- Font Case:
- Choose between uppercase (ALL CAPITAL) and mixed case (some capitalization, mostly lowercase).
- Mixed case is often more natural and easier to read.