Typography - Getting The Hang Of Typography

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intact and balanced therefore increasing readability. This is achieved very


easily with CSS using the blockquote element:


1 blockquote {

(^2) text-indent: -0.8em;
(^3) font-size: 12px;
4 }
The negative indent will vary depending on the typeface, type size and
margins.


4. Vertical Rhythm


A baseline grid is the foundation for consistent typographic rhythm on a
page. It allows the readers to easily follow the flow of the text, which in turn
increases readability. A continuous rhythm in the vertical space keeps all
the text on a consistent grid so that proportion and balance are retained
throughout the page, no matter the type size, leading or measure.

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