Lower Cabinet
Also called: lowercase, minuscule or lowercase
A lowercase or lowercase letter is the small version of a letter. Lowercase letters also differ from uppercase letters in shape. In typography, uppercase and lowercase letters are also referred to as uppercase and lowercase. In English, they are referred to as uppercase and lowercase.
Both variations are derived from historical manuscripts, in which they did not initially appear together. Several theories assume that lowercase letters were derived from more rapidly written manuscripts, in which the letters became simpler and rounder in shape.
The distinction between upper case and lower case letters provides additional clarity. Correct use of both variants makes texts easier to read and understand. In most fonts, the majority of lowercase letters fall within the x-height.
When do you use lowercase letters?
The lower case can be considered the standard variant of a letter. It is used for all letters that should not be capital letters. Capital letters are mainly used at the beginning of sentences, at the beginning of names of people, companies and institutions and for some abbreviations. There are exceptions to this, which may vary from one language to another.
The term lower case dates from the time when printing letters were set in lead. The large and small letters were often kept in two separate cabinets: the upper case, containing the capitals, and the lower case.