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| Object | An item you can select and manipulate (clip art, photos, lines, etc.) that contribute to the visual impact of a document |
| Clip Art | Graphics that are stored in the Clip Organizer or found online; ready made graphics |
| Inline object | An object that is inserted into text and then treated as if it were a character in a line of text; the graphic will not move |
| Text Wrapping | Controls how text wraps around a graphic or other object; it becomes a floating object |
| Sizing Handles | White circles around a graphic; use corner handle to size object proportionally; middle handles change height and width. |
| Rotate Handle | Green circle-drag right or left to appropriate angle |
| Rules | DTP term referring to lines in a document |
| Masthead | Information that appears in the top portion of a newsletter that includes division, volume and/or issue number and date (title of newsletter) |
| Body text | Text of the articles in newsletters; size of articles should be between 9 and 12 pt. |
| Subhead | Main idea or title of article |
| Caption | Explanatory text accompanying a graphic or chart |
| Sans Serif | Typeface that is straight-edged; used in subheads. Subheads should be 14-18 pts. |
| Serif | Typeface with lines and curves extending from the ends; used for body text. Body text should be 9-12 pts. |
| Script | Typeface that resembles handwriting; used in formal invitations |
| Desktop Publishing | The process of combining text with graphics to create attractive documents. |
| Bring to Front | A command that moves an object to the top of all the other objects in a stack |
| Group | Making one object from several selected objects; use the Shift Key to select multiple items |
| Drop Cap | The first letter of a paragraph that is much larger and “drops” several lines below the paragraph text |
| Pull Quote | Text set off in a box, generally larger than the surrounding type. It consists of important/interesting text from the body text. |
| SmartArt | Predesigned drawings that allow you to quickly insert diagrams and charts |
| Crop | To remove part of a picture |
| Callout | A textbox with an attached line pointing to something in the drawing |
| Text box | A shape specifically designed to hold text |
| WordArt | Stylized text that is treated like an object |
| Floating object | An object that acts as if it is sitting on a separate layer on the page; an object becomes a floating object after text wrapping has been adjusted |
| Graphic | Pictures that help illustrate the meaning of the text and make the page more attractive |
