Consistent, repeating vertical spacing between lines and blocks of text so a page feels evenly paced from top to bottom.
Synonyms
None recorded.
Related terms
- baseline grid
- leading
- white space
- modular scale
In plain words
- even up-and-down spacing on a page
- consistent gaps between lines and blocks
Usage example
Tightening the vertical rhythm made the long article feel steady instead of jumpy.
Don't confuse with…
- leadingLeading is the space between individual lines of type; vertical rhythm is the broader pattern that keeps that spacing consistent across the whole layout.
Categories
- Layout & composition