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When displaying fonts, what’s the difference between pixels, points and ems?

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65. When displaying fonts, what’s the difference between pixels, points and ems?

A pixel is the lowest-resolution dot the computer monitor supports. Its size depends on user’s settings and monitor size. A point is always 1/72 of an inch. An em is the number of pixels that it takes to display the letter M.

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