{"id":19170,"date":"2025-06-02T11:25:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T11:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/?post_type=glossary&p=19170"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:25:40","slug":"leading-in-typography","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/glossary\/graphic-design\/leading-in-typography\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leading refers to the amount of space between the lines. In graphic design<\/a>, it is also known as the \u2018line space\u2019 – the distance between the baselines of two lines of text. It is an extremely important concept as it makes sure the text in a design is readable.<\/a><\/p>\n

Leading ensures readability by ensuring enough space between two lines to make them legible. It is also a crucial aspect of UI design<\/a> and ensures content is placed optimally to engage users properly.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kerning<\/strong><\/p>\n

It refers to the space betwen individual characters in a piece of text.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tracking<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is the process of adjusting the spacing betwen lines of text in a block of text.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Leading in Typography<\/h2>\n

Leading in typography<\/a> plays a crucial role in improving the visual appeal of the text. It is mainly of three types-<\/p>\n