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a measure of width of type, equivalent to the point size used: one em in 8 point is 8 points wide


COMMENT: The em is taken as the width of a capital M which varies according to the point size of type. The pica em has been standardised at 4.23mm wide, which is equivalent to 12 points. It is also called mutton when referring to the width of the letter M. 		 

 

 

  
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