non-scaling text

noun

UK /nɒn ˈskeɪlɪŋ tɛkst/

US /nɑn ˈskeɪlɪŋ tɛkst/

Text that stays the same size when you zoom in or out.

The map labels use non-scaling text so they stay readable at any zoom level.

SYNONYMS

fixed-size text constant-size text zoom-independent text static text

RELATED WORDS

scalable text vector text zoom level map label rendering

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In cartography, labels drawn at a fixed pixel size regardless of map scale.

Non-scaling text keeps city names legible when you zoom out.

3. In graphics software, text that ignores the document's scale transform.

Enable non-scaling text so annotations don't grow with the drawing.

4. In web design, text that does not resize with the viewport.

Accessibility guidelines discourage non-scaling text on mobile pages.