# Line height

The space from one line of text to the next.

**Source:** “Width is no more than 80 characters or glyphs (40 if CJK).” [Understanding SC 1.4.8: Visual Presentation (W3C)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/visual-presentation.html)

See also: [Line length](/reference/glossary/line-length).

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Published 2026-10-29. Web page: https://www.mackenziebowes.com/reference/glossary/line-height