The ampersand is a logogram '&' representing the conjunction 'and'. This character is commonly used in various forms of digital and print communications.
A bullet is a small graphical element used to set off items in an unnumbered list. The term originates from the • character, but many other shapes can also be utilized as bullets.
A font refers to the set of characters in one size and style of a typeface. For example, Garamond is a typeface, while 14-point Garamond Italic is a font.
Text alignment where both left and right edges are smooth. Achieved by varying the space between words (and sometimes between characters) to create lines of equal length.
Letter-size is a U.S. paper size standard, measuring 8½ by 11 inches, commonly used for various documents in North America.
In typography, pitch refers to the number of characters per inch (cpi) in a particular size and style of type. It is only accurate for monospaced (fixed-width) fonts.
A typeface characteristic where characters have different widths, enhancing readability compared to fixed-pitch typefaces.
Rich Text Format (RTF) is a universal computer format for text documents that allows the inclusion of various formatting attributes, using different fonts and typefaces to enhance document presentation.
Scalable fonts are designed to be rendered at any size while maintaining high quality. The characters are stored as vector graphics and can be printed or displayed at various sizes without losing definition.
A typeface is a particular design of lettering that includes an entire set of characters in a consistent style, including letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols. It is characterized by its specific weight, style, and overall aesthetic. The term is often used interchangeably with 'font,' although technically, a font refers to a specific size and style (e.g., 12-point bold) of a typeface.
