Style Reference

This page provides a comprehensive reference for all supported style properties in Glyph Forge. Use this as a quick lookup guide when building schemas.

Overview

Styles in Glyph Forge are organized into four main categories:

• font: Text styling (size, color, bold, italic, etc.)

• paragraph: Paragraph formatting (alignment, spacing, borders, etc.)

• list: List formatting (bullets, numbering, indentation)

• table: Table styling (borders, alignment, headers)

Important

All style properties must be nested under their category. Flat properties are not supported.

✅ Correct: {"font": {"bold": true}}

❌ Wrong: {"bold": true}

Font Properties

Text appearance and formatting.

Basic Properties

name

Type: string

Description: Font family name

Example values: "Calibri", "Arial", "Times New Roman", "Georgia"

{
  "font": {
    "name": "Calibri"
  }
}

size

Type: number (points)

Description: Font size in points

Common values:

• Body text: 10-12pt

• Headings: 14-32pt

• Small text: 8-9pt

{
  "font": {
    "size": 11
  }
}

color

Type: string (hex RRGGBB)

Description: Text color as hexadecimal (without # prefix)

Example values: "000000" (black), "FF0000" (red), "1F4E78" (blue)

{
  "font": {
    "color": "1F4E78"
  }
}

Text Style Properties

bold

Type: boolean

Description: Make text bold

{
  "font": {
    "bold": true
  }
}

italic

Type: boolean

Description: Make text italic

{
  "font": {
    "italic": true
  }
}

underline

Type: boolean OR string

Description: Underline text. Can be a boolean or a style name.

Style options: "single", "double", "dotted", "dashed", "wave"

{
  "font": {
    "underline": true
  }
}

{
  "font": {
    "underline": "double"
  }
}

strike

Type: boolean

Description: Add strikethrough to text

Use case: Deprecated content, deletions

{
  "font": {
    "strike": true,
    "color": "999999"
  }
}

Advanced Text Properties

highlight

Type: string

Description: Text highlight color (background highlight)

Available colors:

• "yellow"

• "brightGreen"

• "turquoise"

• "pink"

• "blue"

• "red"

• "darkBlue"

• "teal"

• "green"

• "violet"

• "darkRed"

• "darkYellow"

• "gray50"

• "gray25"

{
  "font": {
    "highlight": "yellow"
  }
}

all_caps

Type: boolean

Description: Format text in all capital letters

{
  "font": {
    "all_caps": true
  }
}

small_caps

Type: boolean

Description: Format text in small capitals

{
  "font": {
    "small_caps": true
  }
}

hyperlink

Type: string (URL)

Description: Make text a clickable hyperlink

{
  "font": {
    "hyperlink": "https://example.com",
    "color": "0563C1",
    "underline": true
  }
}

Complete Font Example

{
  "type": "H-SHORT",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 16,
      "bold": true,
      "italic": false,
      "color": "1F4E78",
      "underline": false
    }
  }
}

Paragraph Properties

Paragraph layout and spacing.

Alignment

alignment

Type: string

Description: Horizontal alignment of paragraph text

Options: "left", "center", "right", "justify"

{
  "paragraph": {
    "alignment": "center"
  }
}

Spacing

spacing_before

Type: number (points)

Description: Space before the paragraph in points

Common values: 0-48 points

{
  "paragraph": {
    "spacing_before": 12
  }
}

spacing_after

Type: number (points)

Description: Space after the paragraph in points

Common values: 0-48 points

{
  "paragraph": {
    "spacing_after": 12
  }
}

line_spacing

Type: number (multiplier)

Description: Line height multiplier

Common values: 1.0 (single), 1.15, 1.5, 2.0 (double)

{
  "paragraph": {
    "line_spacing": 1.15
  }
}

Indentation

left_indent

Type: number (points)

Description: Left indentation in points

{
  "paragraph": {
    "left_indent": 360
  }
}

right_indent

Type: number (points)

Description: Right indentation in points

{
  "paragraph": {
    "right_indent": 360
  }
}

first_line_indent

Type: number (points)

Description: First line indentation in points. Negative values create hanging indents.

{
  "paragraph": {
    "first_line_indent": 360
  }
}

{
  "paragraph": {
    "first_line_indent": -360
  }
}

Visual Effects

shading

Type: string (hex RRGGBB) OR object

Description: Paragraph background color

Format 1: Simple hex string

{
  "paragraph": {
    "shading": "FFFF00"
  }
}

Format 2: Object with fill property

{
  "paragraph": {
    "shading": {
      "fill": "FFFF00"
    }
  }
}

borders

Type: object

Description: Paragraph borders on any side (top, bottom, left, right)

Border properties:

• color: Hex color (e.g., "FF0000")

• size: Border width in eighths of a point (default: 6 = 0.75pt)

• style: Border style ("single", "double", "dotted", etc.)

• space: Space between border and text in points (default: 1)

{
  "paragraph": {
    "borders": {
      "bottom": {
        "color": "1F4E78",
        "size": 12,
        "style": "single",
        "space": 1
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "paragraph": {
    "borders": {
      "top": {"color": "000000", "size": 6},
      "bottom": {"color": "000000", "size": 6},
      "left": {"color": "000000", "size": 6},
      "right": {"color": "000000", "size": 6}
    }
  }
}

Complete Paragraph Example

{
  "type": "P-BODY",
  "style": {
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "justify",
      "spacing_before": 6,
      "spacing_after": 6,
      "line_spacing": 1.15,
      "left_indent": 0,
      "right_indent": 0,
      "first_line_indent": 0
    }
  }
}

List Properties

List formatting and numbering.

Format Properties

format

Type: string

Description: List number/bullet format

Options:

• "bullet" - Bullet points

• "decimal" - 1, 2, 3

• "upperRoman" - I, II, III

• "lowerRoman" - i, ii, iii

• "upperLetter" - A, B, C

• "lowerLetter" - a, b, c

{
  "list": {
    "format": "decimal"
  }
}

numId

Type: string

Description: DOCX numbering definition ID

Standard IDs:

• "1" - L-BULLET-SOLID (•, ●, -, *)

• "4" - L-BULLET-HOLLOW (◦, o)

• "5" - L-BULLET-SQUARE (▪, ■)

• "6" - L-ORDERED-DOTTED (1., 2., 3.)

• "7" - L-ORDERED-PARA-NUM (1), 2), 3))

• "8" - L-ORDERED-ROMAN-UPPER (I., II., III.)

• "9" - L-ORDERED-ALPHA-UPPER (A., B., C.)

• "10" - L-ORDERED-ALPHA-LOWER-PAREN (a), b), c))

• "11" - L-ORDERED-ALPHA-LOWER-DOT (a., b., c.)

• "12" - L-ORDERED-ROMAN-LOWER (i., ii., iii.)

{
  "list": {
    "numId": "6"
  }
}

ilvl

Type: string

Description: Indentation level (0-based)

Common values: "0" (first level), "1" (nested), "2" (double-nested)

{
  "list": {
    "ilvl": "0"
  }
}

lvlText

Type: string

Description: Level text template or bullet character

Examples:

• "•" - Solid bullet

• "◦" - Hollow bullet

• "%1." - Number with period (1., 2., 3.)

• "%1)" - Number with parenthesis (1), 2), 3))

{
  "list": {
    "lvlText": "•"
  }
}

numFmt

Type: string

Description: Number format (typically same as format)

{
  "list": {
    "numFmt": "decimal"
  }
}

Deprecated Properties

Warning

These properties are deprecated but still supported for backward compatibility.

list_type

Type: string

Description: (Deprecated) Use format instead

Options: "bullet", "number"

list_level

Type: number

Description: (Deprecated) Use ilvl instead

Range: 1-9

Complete List Example

{
  "type": "L-ORDERED-DOTTED",
  "style": {
    "list": {
      "format": "decimal",
      "numId": "6",
      "ilvl": "0",
      "lvlText": "%1.",
      "numFmt": "decimal"
    },
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 11
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "spacing_after": 6
    }
  }
}

Table Properties

Table styling and layout.

Table Structure

table_style

Type: string

Description: DOCX table style name

Common values:

• "Table Grid"

• "Light Shading"

• "Light Shading Accent 1"

• "Medium Shading 1"

• "Table Grid Light"

{
  "table": {
    "table_style": "Light Shading Accent 1"
  }
}

alignment

Type: string

Description: Table alignment on the page

Options: "left", "center", "right"

{
  "table": {
    "alignment": "center"
  }
}

borders

Type: string

Description: Table border style

Options:

• "all" - All borders (outer + inner)

• "outer" - Only outer borders

• "none" - No borders

{
  "table": {
    "borders": "all"
  }
}

Layout Properties

autofit

Type: boolean

Description: Auto-fit table to content width

{
  "table": {
    "autofit": true
  }
}

col_widths

Type: array of numbers (inches)

Description: Column widths in inches

{
  "table": {
    "col_widths": [1.5, 2.0, 1.0]
  }
}

Header Properties

header_rows

Type: number

Description: Number of header rows (typically 1)

{
  "table": {
    "header_rows": 1
  }
}

header_shading

Type: string (hex RRGGBB)

Description: Background color for header rows

{
  "table": {
    "header_shading": "1F4E78"
  }
}

Cell Properties

cell_alignment

Type: string

Description: Default cell text alignment

Options: "left", "center", "right", "justify"

{
  "table": {
    "cell_alignment": "center"
  }
}

Complete Table Example

{
  "type": "T-ROW",
  "style": {
    "table": {
      "table_style": "Light Shading Accent 1",
      "alignment": "center",
      "borders": "all",
      "autofit": true,
      "col_widths": [2.0, 3.0, 2.0],
      "header_rows": 1,
      "header_shading": "1F4E78",
      "cell_alignment": "left"
    },
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 10
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "spacing_after": 6
    }
  }
}

Common Patterns

This section provides ready-to-use patterns for common styling scenarios.

Styled Headers

Centered Title Header

{
  "type": "H-SHORT",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 24,
      "bold": true,
      "color": "1F4E78"
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "center",
      "spacing_after": 24
    }
  }
}

Section Header with Background

{
  "type": "H-SHORT",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 14,
      "bold": true,
      "color": "FFFFFF"
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "left",
      "spacing_after": 12,
      "shading": "1F4E78"
    }
  }
}

Section Header with Bottom Border

{
  "type": "H-SHORT",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 16,
      "bold": true,
      "color": "1F4E78"
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "left",
      "spacing_after": 12,
      "borders": {
        "bottom": {
          "color": "1F4E78",
          "size": 12,
          "style": "single"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Body Text Variations

Standard Body Text

{
  "type": "P-BODY",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 11
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "left",
      "line_spacing": 1.15,
      "spacing_after": 6
    }
  }
}

Justified Paragraph

{
  "type": "P-BODY",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Times New Roman",
      "size": 12
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "justify",
      "line_spacing": 1.5,
      "spacing_after": 12
    }
  }
}

Indented Quote

{
  "type": "P-BODY",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Georgia",
      "size": 11,
      "italic": true
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "left",
      "left_indent": 720,
      "right_indent": 720,
      "spacing_before": 12,
      "spacing_after": 12,
      "shading": "F5F5F5"
    }
  }
}

Highlighted Important Text

{
  "type": "P-BODY",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 11,
      "highlight": "yellow"
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "spacing_after": 6
    }
  }
}

Lists

Simple Bullet List

{
  "type": "L-BULLET-SOLID",
  "style": {
    "list": {
      "format": "bullet",
      "numId": "1",
      "ilvl": "0"
    },
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 11
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "spacing_after": 6
    }
  }
}

Numbered List

{
  "type": "L-ORDERED-DOTTED",
  "style": {
    "list": {
      "format": "decimal",
      "numId": "6",
      "ilvl": "0"
    },
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 11,
      "bold": true
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "spacing_after": 6
    }
  }
}

Tables

Simple Data Table

{
  "type": "T-ROW",
  "style": {
    "table": {
      "table_style": "Table Grid",
      "alignment": "left",
      "borders": "all",
      "autofit": true,
      "header_rows": 1
    },
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 10
    }
  }
}

Styled Table with Headers

{
  "type": "T-ROW",
  "style": {
    "table": {
      "table_style": "Light Shading Accent 1",
      "alignment": "center",
      "borders": "all",
      "autofit": true,
      "header_rows": 1,
      "header_shading": "1F4E78",
      "cell_alignment": "center"
    },
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 10
    }
  }
}

Quick Reference

Color Values

Common hex colors (no # prefix):

000000 - Black
FFFFFF - White
FF0000 - Red
00FF00 - Green
0000FF - Blue
FFFF00 - Yellow
FF00FF - Magenta
00FFFF - Cyan

1F4E78 - Dark Blue (common for headings)
0563C1 - Hyperlink Blue
C0504D - Dark Red
9BBB59 - Olive Green
8064A2 - Purple
4BACC6 - Teal
F79646 - Orange

999999 - Light Gray
666666 - Medium Gray
333333 - Dark Gray

Highlight Colors

Available highlight color names:

yellow
brightGreen
turquoise
pink
blue
red
darkBlue
teal
green
violet
darkRed
darkYellow
gray50
gray25

Spacing Guidelines

Common spacing values in points:

6pt   - Tight spacing (between list items)
12pt  - Normal spacing (between paragraphs)
24pt  - Section spacing (after headers)
48pt  - Large spacing (between major sections)

Font Sizes

Standard font sizes:

8-9pt   - Small text (captions, footnotes)
10-12pt - Body text
14-16pt - Subheadings
18-24pt - Major headings
28-32pt - Titles

Indentation

Common indentation values (1 inch = 72 points = 1440 twips):

360pt  - 0.5 inch indent
720pt  - 1 inch indent
1080pt - 1.5 inch indent
1440pt - 2 inch indent

Best Practices

Nesting Requirements

Always nest style properties under their category:

{
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "size": 11,
      "bold": true
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "left"
    }
  }
}

Color Format

Always use hex colors without # prefix:

✅ Correct: "color": "FF0000"

❌ Wrong: "color": "#FF0000"

Combining Styles

You can combine font, paragraph, list, and table properties:

{
  "type": "L-BULLET-SOLID",
  "style": {
    "font": {
      "name": "Calibri",
      "size": 11,
      "color": "1F4E78"
    },
    "paragraph": {
      "alignment": "left",
      "spacing_after": 6,
      "left_indent": 360
    },
    "list": {
      "format": "bullet",
      "ilvl": "0"
    }
  }
}

Testing Styles

When building a schema:

1. Start with basic properties (font name, size)

2. Add alignment and spacing

3. Test with sample content

4. Add advanced properties (borders, shading) as needed

5. Verify output in Word

See Also

• How to Use - Complete guide to selectors and patterns

• Quick Start Guide - Get started quickly with examples

• Basic Usage Examples - More usage examples