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layers
A function within graphic software that allows the user
to assemble, organize and re-edit their artwork.

leading
The vertical spacing (measured in points) between lines
of text.

letter spacing
See kerning.

lightness
The lightness or brightness of a color.

line weight
Line weight is a term referring to the thickness of
a printing line. Sometimes shapes are drawn with a line weight of zero
and then the fill color is used to define the shape.

logos
Unique visual business identifiers. A logo is an image that acts like a business signature, identifying the company and differentiating it from the competition. Although not a requirement, many logos illustrate the nature of the business and/or the nature of its products/services.
Logo examples
Example of an online business logo design company

LogoAnts
A popular online logo design service.

LogoAnts

lossless
Refers to a form of data compression where the detail
is retained and no data is lost after file downsizing. The lossless
compression method is commonly used in TIFF and GIF formats.

lossy
A form of data compression where detail is removed as
the file size are reduced. A common lossy compression method is JPEG.

low-resolution image
A low-resolution image is a low-detail scan made from,
for example a photograph.

luminosity
The brightness of an area determined by the amount of
light it reflects or emits.

LZW (Lemple-Zif-Welch)
A useful compression technique that compress images
that contain large areas of single color, for example screenshots. This
technique is supported by TIFF, GIF and PDF.

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