Capital letters drawn at roughly the height of lowercase letters, so a word reads in capitals without shouting. Designers use them for abbreviations, headings, and refined emphasis.
Synonyms
- small capitals
Related terms
- cap height
- x-height
- tracking
- uppercase
In plain words
- small capital letters
- capitals that are shrunk to lowercase height
Usage example
The author's name appeared in small caps beneath the title for a quiet, formal touch.
Categories
- Typography