em quad
noun
a square unit of area, one em on each side.
a quad having such an area.: Compare quad2 (def. 1).
Origin of em quad
1First recorded in 1870–75
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How to use em quad in a sentence
There are 18 units in a quad, which, unlike the em quad of foundry type, in the smaller sizes is not usually an exact square.
Typesetting | A. A. StewartAn old-time rule required an em quad after a period before beginning another sentence in the line.
Typesetting | A. A. StewartIt is desirable to end a paragraph with an em quad, if this is practicable, rather than fill the last line flush.
Typesetting | A. A. StewartThe usual indention of paragraphs in plain reading matter is an em quad at the beginning of the first line.
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