microtypography

Definitions

Typography on a word or character level.

uncountable

Examples

“In the area of the typography, or to be more precise the microtypography – the details of how the signs and spaces relate⟳ – there was a chance to create⟳ something new.”

“If you're not sure of how to use⟳ these, leave⟳ them until you have⟳ time to experiment⟳; as your work⟳ becomes more refined, you will need⟳ to know⟳ how these microtypography defaults should be adjusted too. Do not use⟳ forced bold, italic, outline, […]”

“Microtypography has to do with the details; setting the right glyph, getting the appropriate kerning and tracking, and making stylistic choices such as when to use⟳ small-caps. Micro techniques have⟳ received a lot of attention recently, […]”

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