Typography Techniques

verb to connect or separate with a hyphen

• It is important to hyphenate compound modifiers to ensure clarity in writing.
• Don't forget to hyphenate when you're writing compound words together.
• I always get confused on when to hyphenate words - it's so annoying!
• In a way, hyphenating two words together can be seen as joining them in a special bond.

noun a space left at the beginning of a line of writing or typing

verb to set in from the margin, as in writing or typing

• Please remember to indent the first line of each paragraph in your essay.
• Make sure to indent before starting a new paragraph in your writing.
• Don't forget to tab before you start a new line.
• His rude comment really indented her confidence.

noun a written inscription or label on the outside of something

verb to write on the outside or on a surface, especially a label or envelope

• Please superscribe your signature at the bottom of the document.
• Don't forget to superscribe your name on the form.
• Make sure you superscribe your initials on the paper.
• The artist chose to superscribe his emotions onto the canvas.

noun a machine that arranges type for printing

• The typesetting machine was used to manually arrange text for printing.
• Back in the day, the typesetting machine was like the original copy and paste tool.
• I heard they still use those old typesetting machines in some vintage print shops.
• Her mind was like a typesetting machine, arranging thoughts and ideas with precision.