concept   typographic alignment
7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) • Traditional calligraphy in the Middle East (1) • English-speaking countries (1) • Japanese culture (1) • Chinese culture (1) • Digital media in the West (1) • European cultures (1) • Traditional scrolls in East Asia (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 typographic alignment Traditional calligraphy in the Middle East Traditional Arabic calligraphy commonly utilizes a ragged left alignment. 3
2 typographic alignment English-speaking countries In English-speaking countries, center-aligned text for titles and headings is preferred, with shorter line lengths for improved reading efficiency. 2
3 typographic alignment Japanese culture In Japanese culture, centered alignment is favored for artistic and poetic expression, while justified text is less common. 2
4 typographic alignment Chinese culture In Chinese typography, center-aligned text is less common, with top-to-bottom and right-to-left alignment preferred for specific content. 1
5 typographic alignment Digital media in the West Text alignment to a grid system is a common practice in Western digital media design and layouts. 1
6 typographic alignment European cultures Justified text alignment is perceived as formal and professional in European cultures. 1
7 typographic alignment Traditional scrolls in East Asia Typographic alignment in traditional East Asian scrolls involves arranging text in columns and aligning it according to traditional practices. 1