A number style where every digit takes up the same width, so figures line up neatly in columns and don't shift sideways as the values change.
Synonyms
- tabular numbers
- monospaced figures
Related terms
In plain words
- numbers that all take the same width so they line up in a table
Usage example
The dashboard uses tabular figures so the totals don't jitter as they update.
Don't confuse with…
- proportional figuresProportional figures give each digit its own natural width for running text; tabular figures force equal widths so numbers align in columns.
Categories
- Typography