Measure
How long each line of text is.
TermCraft conventionFoundational
Definition
The horizontal length of a line of text, conventionally counted in characters.
Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.
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In plain language
How long each line of text is.
Example
Around 45 to 75 characters is the usual guidance for continuous prose.
Local chart
TERM·062 · Region X · Grid C6
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Deeper reading
The full entry behind this definition.
- ContainersFND·041 · UI foundation
- Line HeightFND·034 · UI foundation
- ReadabilityFND·036 · UI foundation
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