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microtypography

Improving the readability and appearance of text by very small adjustments to spacing, glyph protrusion, kerning etc.

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Microtypography is a range of methods for improving the readability and appearance of text, especially justified text. The methods reduce the appearance of large interword spaces and create edges to the text that appear more even. Microtypography methods can also increase reading comprehension of text, reducing the cognitive load of reading.

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