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point size
This term is a technical specification used primarily in graphic design, printing, and digital typesetting. It refers to the vertical space a character occupies rather than the actual height of the ink on the page, as it includes the space for ascenders and descenders.
In modern digital contexts, the point is standardized as exactly 1/72 of an inch (the PostScript point), though historical variations existed across different printing systems. It is almost always used as a modifier for font or text descriptions, such as in the phrase "12-point font."
Meanings
Examples
Please change the point size of the body text to 12.
The point size is too small for elderly readers to see clearly.
I wonder if a 14 point size would look better for the headings.
The designer adjusted the point size to fit the text within the margin.
Make sure the point size is consistent across all slides.
The legal document requires a specific point size for the fine print.
Can you increase the point size slightly for the captions?
A standard point size of 10 is often used for academic journals.