Text Information Media Flashcards
a human-readable sequence of characters and words.
Text
Types of text and common file format
hypertext
plaintext
formatted text
Text that is linked to other text using hyperlinks. link different documents
hypertext
Text that has no special formatting or styling and is often used for simple documents and messages, such as emails or text messages.
plaintext
Text that has changes to its appearance, such as font, size, color, and spacing.
formatted text
other word for FONT
typeface
a collection of fonts that share common design characteristics, such as style, weight, and size
typeface
this font connotes formality and readability. classy and elegant look
SERIF
examples of serif fonts
times new roman
garamond
georgia
this font has clean and minimalist look. clear and direct meaning like signage, directory. modern look
SANS SERIF
examples of sans serif
verdana
arial
calibri
a type of serif typeface with thick, blocky serifs that are uniform in width and weight with the main strokes of the letterforms
SLAB SERIF
examples of slab serif
rockwell
aleo
museo slab
a typeface that mimics the style of handwriting or calligraphy, with flowing letterforms, swashes, and variations in stroke width
SCRIPT
a typeface with a unique shape and personality that’s used to grab attention and create a specific mood.
DECORATIVE