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The composition of a successful typographic layout requires a designer to consider not only the type, but also how a line of type relates to the page as a whole. Aesthetic considerations involve space, proportion, shape, balance, and order. Prior to setting the type, a designer may use a solid line to provide a clearer understanding of how a page will look. This formal study allows the designer to visualize how meaning is being conveyed through layout without considering individual words or lines.

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