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Record 1 2025-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

The rem unit, which stands for "root em, "is always relative to the size of the root(html) [Hypertext Markup Language] element. If the root size is 16 pixels, then 1 rem equals 16 pixels. What's nice about rem units is that because they are always relative to the same element, they are the same size wherever [they are used] throughout the document.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Infographie
CONT

L'unité rem est similaire à em, mais elle est relative à la taille de la police de l'élément racine (généralement <html>). Cela garantit une cohérence dans toute la mise en page, car la taille de police de l'élément racine reste constante.

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