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DTP Vocabulary

Review of DTP terms.

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BaselineThe imaginary line on which typed text rests
RuleA term for a line in graphic design
Pull QuotesPhrases from an article that are enlarged and
WatermarkFaint, lightly shaded image that appears behind other
LeadingThe measure of blank space between lines of text.
CroppingTrimming an image in order to make it fit in a publication
MastheadInformation printed in most periodicals, including
GraphicA line, circle, or box which has been created or an image
RiverWhite space formed from lines of copy containing poorly
WidowLast line of a paragraph appearing at the top of a page or
Sans SerifTypeface that does not contain serifs (curls).
GuttersThe space between columns in a publication.
Drop CapA large capital letter at the beginning of a newspaper or
LandscapePage orientation (layout) that is wider than tall; horizontal
DingbatsSmall typographical ornaments used to accent text or to
TabloidPaper size larger than legal—printout usually has to be
ThumbnailsA tiny sketch of a brochure or flyer used by a designer to
ListAn object that presents a body of text or menu from which
BlendingA design effect created by varying shades that go from
HalftoneA method of producing grayscale art (especially to
KerningAdjusting the horizontal space between characters in order to improve the readability or look of the text.
VectorA type of graphic composed of computer-defined graphic
Reverse TypeText appears in white on a black or color background.
White SpaceAn area of empty space on a page used to aid the reader
EmA typographical unit of measure equal to the width of the
ScalingChanging the size of an image.
BleedingPrint that goes to the physical edge of a page
X-heightThe height of all lowercase characters
ResolutionThe sharpness of an image
GreekingText or that which serves as placeholder until the real text


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Surry County Schools

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