Branding
Typographic baseline
The reference line along which letters are aligned in a line of text.
In everyday use
A designer aligns labels using their text baselines.
What to keep in mind
Different letter shapes can extend above or below that line.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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