The difference between Drop cap and Versal

When used as nouns, drop cap means a large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book, whereas versal means ornamental letter that begins a section.


Versal is also adjective with the meaning: universal.

check bellow for the other definitions of Drop cap and Versal

  1. Drop cap as a noun (typography):

    A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book.

  1. Versal as an adjective (obsolete):

    Universal

  1. Versal as a noun (typography, calligraphy):

    Ornamental letter that begins a section

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