Loop and stem extensions include any parts of letters which extend into the upper zones. Many people use a variety of loops and retracing, so pick the type which is found most frequently.
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Measure the height of the letter from the baseline to its top when comparing its height to the Middle Zone.
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Capital letter embellishment refers to any addition to Copybook capital letters which are not needed as a part of the basic letter forms.
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Many Copybook capitals have loops at the top.
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Letters with upper loops are three times as tall as the Middle Zone or more, and narrow but not retraced.
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Letters with upper loops are three times as tall as the Middle Zone or more, and are full (as wide as the letter 'a' or wider).
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Letters with upper loops are about two and a half times as tall as the Middle Zone and they are not retraced.
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Letters with upper loops are about two times as tall as the Middle Zone or less, and are full.
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Whatever the length of the upper loops, they are retraced.
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The capital letters are barely higher than the Middle Zone.
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The capital letters are about twice as high as the Middle Zone.
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The capital letters are about three times as high as the Middle Zone.
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The capital letters are more than three times as high as the Middle Zone.
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There are additional strokes or flourishes which are not needed as a part of the letter and are not found in Copybook writing.
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The capital letters are about as ornate as Copybook.
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The capital letters are simplified so much that they look like they are printed.
