Types of Justification

There are four main types of justification commonly used in design:

1. Left Justification (Flush Left)

In left justification or Flush Left, the text or elements are aligned along the left edge of the parent element or container which leavies the right edge uneven. This type of justification is often considered the most natural and easiest to read, as it follows the traditional left to right reading pattern.

2. Right Justification (Flush Right)

Right justification or Flush Right is the opposite of left justification, where the text or elements are aligned along the right edge of the parent element or container which leaves the left edge uneven. This type of justification is less common and can be more challenging to read, as it goes against the traditional reading pattern.

3. Center Justification

With center justification, the text or elements are aligned along the center axis of the container, creating equal spacing on both the left and right edges. Center justification is mostly used for justifying the headings, titles, or short blocks of text that need to be visually balanced and have a symmetrical look.

4. Full Justification (Justified)

In full justification, the text or elements are aligned along both the left and right edges of the container, creating a rectangular or a block like structure. This type of justification is commonly used in body text where we require a clean and an organized appearance. Full Justification most be used with care since it can lead to uneven spacing between words which can affect readability negatively if not handled properly.

In the field of design, attention to detail is crucial in any project and one aspect that often gets overlooked by designers is justification. Justified text is generally considered easier to read, which is why most books and newspapers justify the text, paragraph by paragraph. Most trade paperbacks, for example, are fully justified in a paragraph basis and upper justified relative to where paragraphs begin on a new sheet of paper. Justification plays a crucial role in creating visually appealing and well-structured layouts and is something that deserves more of the designer’s focus. In this article, we will discuss what Justification is and what is the importance of Justification in design.