typography

thumb|right|225px|A specimen sheet of the Trajan (typeface)|Trajan typeface, which is based on the letter forms of or [[Roman square capitals used for the inscription at the base of Trajan's Column, from which the typeface takes its name]] thumb|right|225px|Movable type being assembled on a [[composing stick using pieces that are stored in the type case shown below it]]

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Typography is the art and technique of arranging type—the letters and characters used in printing—to make text readable and visually appealing. It matters because thoughtful choices about typeface design and how letters are arranged affect how well people can read and understand written information.

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Contents

Etymology
History
Evolution
Experimental typeface uses
Techniques
Scope
Text typefaces
Color
Principles of the typographic craft
Display graphics
Advertising
Inscriptional and architectural lettering
Digital typography
See also
By writing system
Supporting organizations
References
Citations
General sources
External links

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line spacing, letter spacing, and spaces between pairs of letters. The term typography is also applied to the style, arrangement, and appearance of the letters, numbers, and symbols created by the process. Type design is a closely related craft, sometimes considered part of typography; most typographers do not design typefaces, and some type designers do not consider themselves typographers. Typography also may be used as an ornamental and decorative device, unrelated to the communication of information.