What Is Type Anatomy?

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  • Type anatomy refers to the various terms and components that make up a typeface.
  • It is important to understand type anatomy in order to effectively use typography.
  • Some terms that make up type anatomy include aperture, eye, finial, lowercase, spine, stem, crossbar, counter, ligatures, dot or tittle, serif, finial, and terminal.
  • By understanding type anatomy, designers can handle type more effectively and make informed design choices.