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Which to use? em, pt, or px
Old 06-19-2008, 02:03 PM Which to use? em, pt, or px
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px, pt, or em

What do you guys use when spacing and why?
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Old 06-19-2008, 02:32 PM Re: Which to use? em, pt, or px
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Em or pt, as they are relative size.
Px being an absolute size is not recommended for usability.
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Old 06-19-2008, 02:55 PM Re: Which to use? em, pt, or px
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I use em.
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Old 06-19-2008, 03:44 PM Re: Which to use? em, pt, or px
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pt is good for PRINT, not screens. Better to use em or % for font sizing for the web.
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Old 06-19-2008, 09:58 PM Re: Which to use? em, pt, or px
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em is good for its dynamics.
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