To enhance readability, we have established specific guidelines for typesetting characters, numbers, and abbreviations. Complying with these guidelines is crucial for achieving a typographically refined design.

  • The correct implementation of microtypography can significantly influence readability, regardless of the language involved.
  • The flow of reading remains undisturbed.

For structured data, such as dates, times, and numbers, we recommend using the Localization guidelines.

#Punctuation marks and symbols

ExampleUsageUnicodeHTML
Quotation mark«... »Quotes in Switzerland 🇨🇭\x00AB \x00BB« »
Multiplication sign800 × 600 pixelsMeasurements, e.g., 800 × 600 pixels\x00D7×
Inch sign9.7”Inch specification: 9.7”\x02DD”
Non-breaking thin space10 000As a thousands separator, see Localization\x2006 
Non-breaking space12. DezemberAs connector for date ranges, see Localization\x00A0 
En Dash8.–10. MaiPrices, Date ranges and numerical ranges, no space is added, see Localization\u2013–
Em DashNokia is back — with SmartphonesUsage in text or sentences, space is added around\u2014—
HyphenEthernet-PatchkabelTo connect two words, or for minus operations\u002D-
Slashkg/m² / 3/4For units, like kg/m², see Localization\u002F/
EllipsesLorem ipsum, sit dolor amnet…For long texts that are cut at the end\u2026…