Use paragraph body styles for main reading content, descriptions, and supporting copy.
Paragraph body styles are used for reading content such as paragraphs, supporting explanations, and longer descriptive text where clarity and reading comfort matter most.
Body large semibold
Emphasised body copy, lead paragraphs, and important supporting text.
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Introductory reading text or body copy that benefits from a larger size.
sgds-font-size-body-lgsgds-font-weight-regularsgds-line-height-mdsgds-letter-spacing-normalBody medium semibold
Emphasised phrases or key body text within standard content.
sgds-font-size-body-mdsgds-font-weight-semiboldsgds-line-height-xssgds-letter-spacing-normalBody medium regular
Default body style for paragraphs, descriptions, and reading content.
sgds-font-size-body-mdsgds-font-weight-regularsgds-line-height-xssgds-letter-spacing-normalBody small semibold
Emphasised secondary text where space is limited.
sgds-font-size-body-smsgds-font-weight-semiboldsgds-line-height-2-xssgds-letter-spacing-normalBody small regular
Secondary descriptions, helper text, and compact reading content.
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