Microtypography

Quick meaning: Microtypography is a noun meaning (typography) Typography on a word or character level.

Meaning

(typography) Typography on a word or character level.

Example Sentences

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.

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, […]

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, […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include typometry, typeface, typesetting, typography, typestyle, type face.

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