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Glossary Design & Media

Meme (image macro)

An image macro is a picture with a caption, usually bold white text with a black outline at the top and bottom, that spreads online as a meme.

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The classic look uses the Impact typeface in capitals. Readable memes keep the caption short, high-contrast and clear of the picture's focal point.

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See also

  • Glossary Colour contrast
    Colour contrast is the difference in luminance between text and its background; WCAG expresses it as a ratio from 1:1 to 21:1.
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