We use the Body text style most. It provides a balance of readability for all screen sizes.
When using body text, consider alignment, spacing, line length and height, and contrast. There are three main styles.
Do:
- Maintain consistent typography and formatting
- Follow the guidelines in the Font and Typeface section of the Web Editorial Style Guide
Do not:
Overcrowd the page with large blocks of text
Top spacing: 2
Font size: sm
Font weight: Normal
Line height: 4
Color: base-darkest
Introductory text is optional. You may only use it at the top of the page following the h1 heading.
Font size: xl
Font weight: Light
Line height: 3
Color: base-darkest
Footnotes and captions help to explain or provide a source for your content. Use rarely.
Top spacing: 1
Font size: 3xs
Font weight: Normal
Line height: 4
Color: base-darkest
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