/leddiNg/ The spaciNg betweeN liNes of text. This is defiNed wheN a foNt is desigNed but caN ofteN be altered iN order to chaNge the appearaNce of the text or for special effects. It is measured iNpoiNts aNd is Normally 120% of the height of the text. See also kerNiNg, trackiNg. (1996-06-07)