The width of a block of text, judged by how many characters fit on one line. A comfortable measure (often around 45–75 characters) keeps reading easy; lines that are too wide or too narrow tire the eye.
Synonyms
- line length
Related terms
In plain words
- how wide a column of text is, in characters per line
Usage example
We capped the article's measure at about 66 characters so long paragraphs stay readable.
Don't confuse with…
- leadingMeasure is how wide a line of text is; leading is the vertical space between the lines.
Categories
- Typography