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How to set the line height depending on the chosen font size
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| 16px + 150% = 24px ---» 24px ÷ 16px = 1.5 | |
| 18px + 150% = 27px ---» 27px ÷ 18px = 1.5 | |
| 21px + 150% = 31.5px ---» 31.5px ÷ 21px = 1.5 | |
| In proper typography, line height should be about 120%-150% of the font-size. And on desktop, a readable font size for body text is usually between 14px and 18px. So you start by choosing a body text font size, then get the line height, which will be your vertical rhythm. |
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