Typography is the art of arranging type to make the writing language more appealing to learning and recognition. This involves different techniques like selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line spacing, kerning, etc.

Typography is done by typesetters, compositors, typographers, graphic designers, art directors, graffiti artists, clerical workers, comic book artists. Some of the typographers are confused by the terms used in typography. So, here we present some basic terms that every designer needs to know.