Line Height
The CSS property that sets the height of a line box, controlling vertical spacing between lines of text.
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Spacing & RhythmRelated terms
Leading
The vertical space between lines of type, traditionally measured from baseline to baseline; in CSS this is controlled by line-height.
Vertical Rhythm
A consistent vertical spacing system, often based on a baseline grid, that aligns text and UI elements across a layout.
Measure
The width of a block of text, usually expressed in characters per line; also called line length.