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type: faq
title: "What does '48-point' mean when referring to paper thickness?"
description: "When it comes to paper, 48-point refers to thickness, not font size. The word point is used two different ways depending on context, which is where the con"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What does '48-point' mean when referring to paper thickness?

When it comes to paper, 48-point refers to thickness, not font size. The word point is used two different ways depending on context, which is where the con

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