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Typography has its very own language. Full of typographic terms that makeup its basic anatomy. Just like it’s important for your doctor to learn human anatomy to make informed diagnoses, understanding the anatomy of type will help you to use type effectively. Understanding all these terms can be a bit confusing, so we’ve created this poster featuring a comprehensive list that will help guide you through the common anatomy of type terms.

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Table of contents for “Visual Design” master template bundle

Bundle of 11 Visual Design templates
  1. Visual Design Principles
  2. Visual Design Elements
  3. Typographic Systems
  4. Type Classifications
  5. Ten Principles of Good Design
  6. How to Talk Type
  7. How to Design with Type
  8. How to Use Grid Systems
  9. Color Schemes
  10. Color Modes
  11. Anatomy of Type