Midline

Midline is a typographic reference line that aligns the tops of short lowercase letters and helps define x-height proportion.

Related terms

Related terms

  • Ascenders

    Typography

    Ascenders are upward strokes on lowercase letters that extend above the x-height and influence legibility and typographic rhythm.

  • Cap Height

    Typography

    Cap Height is a type metric describing the vertical height of capital letters, used to align and compare typefaces.

  • Descender

    Typography

    A Descender is a typographic stroke extending below the baseline in letters such as g, p, and y, affecting line spacing and readability.

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