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gene c
13,630 PointsWhy is it wrong to always base our typography decisions on measure?
Question: You should always go exactly by measure and never trust your gut on responsive typography.
I chose True and I was wrong. I thought trusting our gut would be a bad thing compared to following a concrete rule
1 Answer
David Moorhead
18,005 PointsHi, Eugene,
When I read your initial query, "Why is it wrong to always base our typography decisions on measure?", I assumed the quiz question needed an examination. But, first, from rereading your query, I'd say no one is wrong when remembering em and rem measurements are evidently preferred during coding with responsive typography in mind.
I knew the answer to the question was false, because, in many instances, once the word "never" is spoken or written, I roll my eyes. The word "never" was the giveaway, and the giveaway was another reason for the click on False.
The teacher, Mr. Shuler, said in the video titled, "Responsive Typography", and revealed in its transcript, "Remember to trust your gut on what looks right."
I hope that's a relevant clarification. DM.
Dave StSomeWhere
19,870 PointsDave StSomeWhere
19,870 PointsI think the purpose of thinking responsive first (what I understood to be the subject of the vid), is that you don't have a concrete rule available - the viewport size is always changing and you don't want to be locked into a specific device.