An Area (baked only) light is something that is used when you bake images into textures. This type of light is great for simulating light coming out of a building, such as from a window. Area lights are also good for LED stadium lighting. The properties Width and Height, shown in the following screenshot, are not present in Directional, Point, and Spot lights:
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