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Optical size

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, optical size means: A type design adapted for a particular range of reading sizes.

In Turkish: optik boyut

How it is used

Optical size changes letter details, not simply their overall scale.

Example sentences

  1. We chose the text optical size for the compact museum guide.

    The letterforms are adapted to sustained reading at modest sizes.

  2. At poster size, the display optical size reveals finer details.

    A different drawing can exploit the space available in large lettering.

Common collocations

  • text optical size
  • optical size axis
  • legibilityHow easily individual letters and words can be recognised, which depends on the typeface design, size, contrast and viewing conditions.
  • font familyA group of related fonts that share the same design but differ in weight, width or style, for example Roboto Light, Roboto Regular, Roboto Bold and Roboto Italic.

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