Typgröße

Typgröße, also known as font size, refers to the physical size of characters in a typeface. It is typically measured in points, where one point is equal to 1/72 of an inch. Larger point sizes result in bigger letters, while smaller point sizes create smaller letters. The choice of typgröße significantly impacts readability and the overall aesthetic of a design.

Several factors influence the perception of typgröße, including the x-height of the typeface (the height of lowercase letters without ascenders or descenders) and the line spacing, also known as leading. Typefaces with larger x-heights may appear larger at the same point size compared to those with smaller x-heights. Adequate line spacing is crucial to prevent text from appearing cramped and to facilitate smooth reading.

In digital environments, typgröße is often rendered relative to a user's screen resolution and zoom settings, though it can also be specified in absolute units like pixels. For print design, typgröße is a critical consideration for legibility, especially in documents intended for extended reading. Common typgrößen for body text range from 8 to 12 points, while headings and display text can utilize much larger sizes for emphasis. Understanding and appropriately applying typgröße is a fundamental aspect of typography and visual communication.