font size
Character display magnitude
Font size is the measure of how large or small text characters appear, typically expressed in points (pt) or pixels.
A 12-point font is standard for body text; headings use larger sizes for emphasis.
In digital contexts, font size affects readability across devices: Increase the font size if you're having trouble reading.
- emsTypographical width units
- pixelsDisplay's smallest points
- typesettingArranging text for print
- pointsUnits of tally
- typographyArranging letters for display
baseline · x-height · inches · screen readers · contrast ratio · responsive design · picas · percentages · ergonomic design · millimeters · legibility · scalability · resize · accessibility · rems · zoom · zoom in · large
- eye comfortsoft lighting, natural light, dim lights, warm light, anti-glare
- visual designgraphic design, typography, color, layout, visual hierarchy
- design settingscolor scheme, theme, background, layout, alignment
- display settingsbrightness, contrast, resolution, dark mode, light mode
- formattingitalics, indent, underline, strikethrough, superscript
- screen ergonomicseye strain, screen brightness, screen breaks, dry eyes, blue light
typographic attributes
font sizetypeface
Lettering style design
font family · font weight · font color · line spacing · letter spacing
size, font, fonts, typeset, typesetter