What is the enclosed are of a character called?

Answer 1

A bowl is defined as a curved stroke that creates an enclosed area on a character. The closed or partially closed shape is then referred to as a counter.

Answer 2

The enclosed area of a character is typically referred to as its "bounding box" or "bounding area." It represents the smallest rectangular area that encompasses the entire character, including any whitespace or gaps within the character's design. This measurement is commonly used in computer graphics and font design to determine the size and positioning of characters.