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small caps

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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

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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

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