In a recent engaging post on Reddit, a user shared an intriguing image that presented three distinct methods for vertically centering text, using key typographical elements – capital letters, ascenders (the parts of letters that extend above the baseline, such as in “h” or “d”), and descenders (the portions that drop below the baseline, found in letters like “p” or “g”).
The user asked Reddit which method is the correct one, igniting a spirited debate among the community, drawing in designers, typographers, and enthusiasts alike. The conversation delved into the complexities of design aesthetics, readability, and the technicalities of typesetting. Read below.
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