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Measure, leading and rhythm

Set a long article properly. Line length, line height and the space between blocks: three numbers that decide whether text is readable or merely present.

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This one runs on your machine rather than in the browser workbench. Work to the outcomes below, then come back and mark it complete.

You should now be able to

  • Set a measure in the readable range and hold it
  • Choose line height as a function of size and measure
  • Space blocks so the rhythm survives at both ends of the scale
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