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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
X-HEIGHT
ˈeks-ˌhīt, n
For a given typeface, the height of the lower-
case letters that have neither ascenders nor
descenders. Measured in points, x-height
is the distance between the baseline and
the mean line. At small point sizes, typefaces
with large x-heights generally provide greater
readability than comparable typefaces with
smaller x-heights.
Fr: HAUTEUR D’X
Ger: X-HÖHE
It: ALTEZZA DELLA X
Sp: ALTURA X
WIDOW
ˈwi-(ˌ)dō, n
A very short fi nal line of a paragraph, often
a single word, that creates the appearance
of a space between paragraphs when one
doesn’t exist. As with orphans, widows can
be avoided through several techniques, the
most common of which are letter spacing
and hyphenation. See also H&J and text
wrapping.
Fr: VEUVE
Ger: WITWE
It: VEDOVA
Sp: VIUDA
WHITE SPACE
ˈwhīt ˈspās, n
A generic term used to describe those areas
of a layout left “blank,” whether or not they
are actually white in color. However, white
space is as integral to a successful design
as the design elements it contains; it is ac-
tive, not passive. Indeed, the effective use of
white space creates structure and maintains
a sense of rhythm and balance throughout
a layout in much the same way that the inter-
play of positive space and negative space
energizes the relationships among design
elements. See also grid.
Fr: BLANCS
Ger: WEISSRAUM
It: SPAZIO BIANCO
Sp: ESPACIO BLANCO
Design/Photography: Mario Trejo, www.mariotrejo.com
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