The enclosed or partly enclosed empty space inside a letter, like the hole in an o, a, or e. The size and shape of counters strongly affect how open and readable a typeface feels.
Synonyms
- aperture
Related terms
In plain words
- the hole inside a letter like o
- the empty space in the middle of a letter
Don't confuse with…
- apertureA counter is the enclosed inner space; an aperture is the open gap where a counter isn't fully closed, as in a c or e opening.
Categories
- Typography