The word "bracket" is often used to refer to parentheses and is written as either [] or () and used to delimit blocks of text, e.g. a set of instructions. Within brackets, items are arranged from left to right in order of precedence.
The ratio of a rectangle's width to its height. It is measured by dividing the shorter side length, here "w" or width, by the longer side length, "h" or height. The aspect ratio may be given as either a fraction or as a decimal.
An iconic design that is made up of two or three letters.
A portion of an image where the remainder is discarded.
A design or decoration impressed into the surface of a material.
A logo which is usually a combination of text and graphic imagery that acts as the company's symbol.
The height of a font, measured in points or pixels.
The process of developing a product or design system that can be altered to fit different device and interaction contexts.
A unit of measurement that equals 1/6 of an inch, or 1/72 of a foot.
A design style first introduced by Microsoft Design Language based on minimalism and simplicity. This newer trend focuses on reducing nonsensical designs and makes the content more accessible for all users.
In this way of designing, fewer elements are used to create shapes and less emphasis on gradients and textures. This modern trend moves away from skeuomorphism. Instead, it focuses on a realistic view or illustration with buttons and icons appearing flat with no shadows.
A Shortcut is a computer function that performs a set of commands to save time. A Quick Key is a keyboard shortcut used to trigger an action.