Pica Em (Noun)
Meaning
A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The font size was measured in pica ems to ensure precise spacing on the printed page.
- The typesetter carefully adjusted the leading to 2 pica ems to create a visually appealing layout.
- In traditional printing, a pica em was used as a standard unit of measurement for font sizes and line spacing.
- The designer specified a font size of 12 pica ems for the headline to make it stand out on the page.
- The printer's software used pica ems to calculate the exact positioning of text and images on the page.