Identity Standards
 

Glossary  
 
Baseline The baseline is the alignment point of letterforms along their bottom edge.
Cap Height A measurement from the baseline of a capital letter to the top of the capital letter.
Clear Space Area around the wordmark that must remain "clear" of graphics and type.
EPS "Encapsulated Postscript" is the name for a format attributed to a file that can be imported into layout documents. These files are usually graphic or picture files.
Font Typeface
Leading The space between one line of type and the next, measured from baseline to baseline.
Logotype The logotype is the primary graphic device (symbol + type) used to signify the University of Michigan Business School.
Tracking The space between letters in a word.
Screen A percentage of color tint in printing terms.
UMBS Abbreviated name for the University of Michigan Business School (internal use only).
Word Spacing The space between words in lines of typography.