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Understanding Typography

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Term
Definition
Typography   show
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show The basic design of a character  
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show A typeface with strokes at the end of the letters  
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Sans Serif   show
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show A typeface designed mainly to catch someone's eye, it should never be used in body text and can be hard to read  
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Script   show
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show Typeface used for fun, (icons, emojis)  
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show The style, weight and size of a typeface  
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show Each character takes up the same amount of horizontal space  
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Proportional   show
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show A way for readers to see when they can enter and exit a text using changes in font and typeface  
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show How big a character is  
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Text Style   show
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Leading   show
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Kerning   show
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Tracking   show
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Lines   show
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show Length, width and depth of objects  
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Negative Space   show
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show A 2-Dimensional space  
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show Triangles, Squares and Circles  
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show Natural or Manmade shapes (Leaves, Flowers, Cars)  
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show The use of shadows and tone to make 3-Dimensional shapes  
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show The amount of space taken up by an element  
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show Used to convey a sense of touch or feel  
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show Evokes emotion and can bring it attention  
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Calming Colors   show
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Exciting Colors   show
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Neutral Colors   show
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show Color combinations that bring harmony and look well together  
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Color Palette   show
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show Any 2 colors directly opposite each other one the color wheel  
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show Any colors, side by side on a color wheel  
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Monochromatic Scheme   show
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show A color  
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Value   show
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show A hue plus white  
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show A hue plus black  
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Saturation   show
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Balance   show
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Symmetrical   show
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Asymmetrical   show
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Radial   show
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show Emphasizes the difference between elements  
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Unity/Harmony   show
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show The relationships between the sizes and various elements  
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show The first element the eye sees, the focal point  
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show The use of columns and rows  
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show Splitting an image or design into thirds so you end up with 9 equal sections  
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show The spot the eye first sees when it encounters a page  
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Z-Pattern   show
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