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Pica

usgb/ˈpaɪkə/Volume
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Printing ScalePlay
Pica in printing measures the height of characters and is made of 12 points. SlideThe designer set the text at 6 pica for the invitation cards.
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Not Inches/CentimetersPlay
Remember, pica is different from common length units; one pica equals about 1/6 inch. SlideI need the margins set to 2 pica, not 2 inches.
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Desktop PublishingPlay
In programs like Adobe InDesign, pica is often used for page layout measurements. SlideThe guidelines are spaced 1 pica apart.