Which of the following is correct for font metrics?
A) height = descent + ascent + leading.
B) The amount the character dips below the baseline is the ascent.
C) The amount the character can be above the baseline is the leading.
D) The amount the character rises above the baseline is the descent.

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The formula for font metrics is height = descent + ascent + leading. This includes the space above and below the baseline (ascent and descent) as well as any extra spacing between lines (leading). Option B and D are incorrect as ascent measures the space above the baseline and descent measures the space below the baseline, respectively. Option C is incorrect because leading measures the spacing between lines, not the distance above the baseline.

Which of the Following Is Correct for Font Metrics