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Em space

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, em space means: A typographic space with a nominal width equal to the current type size.

In Turkish: em boşluğu

How it is used

Use for a measured space that scales with the type; an en space is nominally half as wide.

Example sentences

  1. An em space separates the opening label from the short explanation.

    The separation is tied to type size rather than a fixed physical width.

  2. The em space grew when we enlarged the heading.

    Relative typographic spacing scales with the surrounding type.

Common collocations

  • insert an em space
  • em space width
  • typographyThe art and skill of choosing and arranging letters so that text is easy to read and looks right: the choice of typefaces, sizes, spacing and line length.
  • typefaceA particular design of letters, numbers and symbols that share the same style, such as Helvetica, Garamond or Futura, usually available in several weights and styles.

More terms: Typography

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