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Guides | Non-printing lines that appear on a document in desktop publishing software during the design phase to assist the developer in placing objects |
Margin guides | Lines that indicate the space between the edge of the page and the document contents |
Column guides | Lines that control the flow of text within columns and keep text out of the gutter |
Gutter | Space between columns |
Ruler guides | Lines used to align objects |
Grid | Desktop publishing tool used to ensure consistent placement of logos, graphics, and other objects throughout multiple documents |
Template | A standard pre-formatted layout which may contain a color scheme, font scheme, pictures, and preset margins |
Master page | Includes items and formats common to every page |
Prototype | An example of how the final document should appear |
Format Considerations | Selection of one or more document sizes and layouts for a project |
Art | Illustrations and photographs used to convey meaning and add appeal |
Balloon | Circle or bubble enclosing copy in an illustration |
Bleed | A print effect in which layout, type, or pictures appear to run off the edge of a page |
Caption | Label used to identify parts of an illustration |
Drop cap | An enlarged character at the beginning of a paragraph |
Running headers/footers | Running text at the top and/or bottom of a document |
Jumpline | Line at the end of a continuing article that tells readers which page to refer to for the rest of the article |
Pull-quote | A small section of text “pulled out and quoted” in a larger font size |
Rules | Lines around articles or graphics used to direct the flow of a publication and organize its content |
Sidebar | A smaller self-contained story inside a larger one which may or may not be related |
Text box | Container for text that can be placed and formatted randomly |
Watermark | A semitransparent image in the background of printed material |
End sign | A symbol that indicates the end of an article |
Reverse text | Dark background and light text |
Nameplate | Banner on the front of a document that identifies the publication and usually includes the name of the publication, a logo, and a motto |
Masthead | Contains the name of the publisher and may include staff names and other related information |
Kicker | Words positioned above a headline, usually as a lead-in or teaser |
Byline | Name of author or contributor of photo or article |
Deck | Placed between a headline and an article to provide a segue between the headline and the body of the article |
Table of Contents | List of contents of a publication |