Typography
Line Height
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Vertical spacing between lines of text — affects readability and visual density.
When to use
- Long-form body copy (1.5–1.7× for comfortable reading)
- UI labels and buttons (1.0–1.2× for compact density)
- Anytime text feels cramped or too airy
Examples
- 1.6 line-height for blog body text
- 1.0 line-height for button labels
See this in the wild
Analyze a site and look for line height in the breakdown.
