Typography and Leading Quiz

What does 'leading' refer to in typography?

• The choice of font style

• The distance between the baselines of two lines of text

• The color of the text

• The size of the text

Why is leading important in typography?

• It determines the color of the text

• It adjusts the text size

• It affects the readability of the text

• It changes the font style

What is negative leading?

• Leading that is greater than the font size

• Leading that is less than the font size

• Leading that is equal to the font size

• Leading that is not used

What is the recommended leading for a dark interface?

• Minimal leading with a dark typeface

• Tighter leading with a bold typeface

• Greater leading with a light-weighted typeface

• No leading with a heavy typeface

How is leading measured?

• In terms of font color

• In terms of font style

• In terms of text alignment

• In terms of tight or loose leading

What is the relationship between line height and leading?

• Line height affects paragraph spacing, while leading affects line spacing

• Line height is the same as leading

• Leading is only used in digital design

• Line height is only used in print design

What is the rule of thumb for calculating leading?

• 1.2 times the font size

• 1.68 times the font size

• 2 times the font size

• 1.5 times the font size

What type of leading is generally used in print media?

• Loose leading

• Negative leading

• Tight leading

• No leading

What is the effect of too much line spacing?

• It has no effect on readability

• It makes the text harder to read

• It makes the text easier to read

• It changes the font style

Which factor does NOT influence the ideal leading?

• The type of context

• The chosen typeface

• The size of the typeface

• The color of the text