The letters and numbers in a particular design, used in printing or on a computer screen are known as:

The term refers to lead pieces inserted in between lines of type to add more space:

It is often confused for kerning, but the concept is a little different. It's involves adjusting the spacing throughout the entire word.

Systems of symbols that represent concepts in a consistent manner:

The letters with finishing strokes, or brackets are called:

The term refers to the upper and lowercase letters and numbers of a specific font, actually it's the font itself:

The individual letters, numbers and punctuation used when setting type:

The imaginary line that runs across the top of capital letters

Making sure the audience can read and understand your text message:

The capital letters of the alphabet:

The imaginary line that runs along the top of most lowercase letters, such as i, c, e, m, n, u,v, w and x

Spacing in between individual letters and words in a single line of text:

What is a Descender in typography?

It's marked half the distance between the baseline and cap height: