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| publication | a printed work containing text and graphics |
| desktop publishing | the use of a computer to combine text and graphics on a page |
| layout software | computer software that can be used to combine text and graphics together on a page |
| WYSIWYG | an acronym that stands for "what you see is what you get"; the way a page appears on a screen is the way it will be printed |
| interface | all of the onscreen elements that allow you to communicate with a computer |
| print layout view | the word view that will allow you to see how text and graphics will appear on a page |
| icon | a picture button that is a shortcut to a menu |
| typography | the study of type and its characteristics |
| typeface | a design for a set of characters (letters, numbers, and punctuation marks) |
| font | a specific typeface combined with variations such as size, style and spacing |
| serif | a small cross-stroke at the top or bottom of some letters; some fonts have serifs |
| sans serif | a font without serifs |
| scalable | an image that can be resized without any loss of clarity or resolution |
| point | a measurement of font size equal to about 1/72 of an inch |
| monotype | a font in which all characters take up the same amount of space |
| proportional | a font in which letters take up space proportionate to their size |
| font attribute | a characteristic of text; examples include underline or bold |
| letterform | the shape of a letter |
| contrast | a difference that sets of an element from others in a document |
| clipboard | a storage area in which cut or copied material is temporarily saved |
| algin | to arrange items so that they line up |
| drop cap | a large decorative letter used as the first letter of a paragraph |
| border | a line or design that outlines a specific section or page in a document |
| header | information that appears at the top of every page |
| footer | information that appears at the bottom of every page |
| wrap | to flow text around an item such as a graphic |
| sizing handle | a small circle or square that is visible on the sides or corners of an object that can be used to resize the object |
| text box | a rectangle that holds text and graphics and can be placed anywhere in a document |
| white space | the empty space on a page |
| watermark | an image that is barely visible and often cannot be seen until the paper is held up to light |
| word art | decorative text that comes in a variety of shapes and colors |
| kern | to adjust the space between characters |
| orientation | the direction of the page or printed document |
| portrait orientation | the page orientation in which the short edge of the paper is along the top |
| landscape orientation | the page orientation in which the long edge of the paper is along the top |
| leading | the space between lines |
| bullet | a character such as a dot or a diamond, that appears in front of each item as a list |
| dingbat | a font that contains a variety of symbols and graphic icons |
| table | a grid of rows and lines used to organize information |
| gridline | a border; used to separate individual items in a table |
| sort | to arrange in a particular order |
| template | a pre-formatted fill-in-the blank document |
| design process | a step-by-step system used to create effective designs and documents |
| thumbnail sketch | a simple drawing that gives a sense of layout and the basic elements of design |
