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Typoman
The Forgotten Knowledge of Typography
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Glossary
- Layout: Feel free to enter custom values or select a fixed preset.
- Columns: The number of columns. This has no effect on the baseline grid and is for preview purposes only.
- Extra Leading: Some fonts require slightly more or less line height. Test your preferred font before adjusting this value.
- Margins: A functional baseline grid requires a calculated ratio between the top and bottom margins. Let Typoman do this for you. Play around with the values and check the preview.
- Page Canons: Proven aspect ratios for books, brochures, and magazines.
- Typographic Grid: Some values offer a typographic grid. If available, Typoman will show you the options. Use the select menu to toggle the available options in the preview.
- Export: The Export button will export your generated grid to a text file.
- Note: Old-school typographers typically calculate leading in millimeters, as this yields simpler and clearer values. Programs such as InDesign or Affinity accept these units without any issues.