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Lowercase

Text written in small letters, the standard format for body text. The combination of ascenders and descenders in lowercase letters creates unique word shapes that facilitate quick reading.

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Kerning

The adjustment of space between individual pairs of characters in text to achieve better visual balance. It is a fundamental typographic technique for creating more legible and aesthetically pleasing ...

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Off-White Paper

This is the yellowish paper used to print the pages of a book.

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A complete glossary of publishing and editorial terms for independent authors, editors, and book industry professionals. Originally created in Brazilian Portuguese, now available in English.