Are you in the process of learning about typography? Need help understanding the common terminology used in the graphic design industry?

Toptal share their typography glossary in this infographic.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Aperture
  • Axis
  • Beak
  • Body
  • Cross Stroke
  • Ear
  • Hook
  • Joint
  • Leg
  • Ligature
  • Loop
  • Midline
  • Overshoot
  • Spine
  • Spur
  • Stem
  • Swash
  • Tail
  • Terminal
  • Tittle

Check out the infographic for more detail.

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