Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ems
Noun
/ɛm/
Definition
Ems refers to a unit of measurement in typography, specifically the width of a capital letter ‘M’ in the current typeface and point size.
Examples
- The font size was set to 12 ems for better readability.
- This margin is 2 ems wide, ensuring adequate spacing between elements.
- Using 1.5 ems for line height improves text flow.
Meaning
In design and typography, an ’em’ is a relative unit of measurement that scales with the font size being used. It helps designers create layouts that are proportional and flexible.
Synonyms
- none
