In typography, which term describes the space between lines of text?

• A. Curves
• B. Leading
• C. Resolution
• D. Traditional sub-saharan Art

Answer: (B)

Leading is the vertical space between the baselines of successive lines of text, and it plays a key role in readability and the page’s overall feel. This spacing is measured in points and is often expressed as a value greater than the font size, for example 14 pt leading with a 12 pt font to provide more breathing room. The term comes from old printing days when strips of lead were inserted between lines of type to create space. If the leading is too tight, lines crowd each other and readability suffers; if it’s too loose, the text looks disjointed and the page becomes harder to scan quickly. Other terms like curves, resolution, or traditional sub-Saharan art refer to different concepts entirely and don’t describe how lines of text are spaced.