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1.03 vocabulary
pg 41 & 42
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11th Grade
02/16/2012

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Guides (or guidelines)

 

 

Definition

non printing lines that appear on a document ina desktop publishing software during the design phase to assist the developer in placing objects

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Margin guides
Definition

lines that indicate the space between the edge of the page and the document contents

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Column guides
Definition

lines that control the flow of text within columns and keep text out of the gutter (space between columns)

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Ruler guides
Definition

used to align objects

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Grid
Definition

desktop publishing tool used to ensure consistent placement of logos, graphics, and other objects throughout multiple documents, such as a print media kit.

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Template

 

Definition

a standard pre-formatted layout which may contain a color scheme, font scheme, pictures, and preset margins

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Page size
Definition

varies according to publication

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Master page
Definition

includes items and formats common to every page; used to maintain layout consistency

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Prototype
Definition

(also called mockup) an example of how the final document should appear

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Format considerations
Definition

selection of one or more document sizes and layouts for a project

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Art

 

Definition

illustrations and photographs used to convey meaning and add appeal

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Balloon
Definition

circle or bubble enclosing copy in an illustration; often used in cartoons

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Bleed
Definition

a print effect in which layout, type, or pictures appear to run off the edge of a page

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Caption
Definition

also called a call-out, label used to identify parts of an illustration; can be in the form of a text box or a balloon

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Dropped cap
Definition

an enlarged character at the beginning of a paragraph; used to grab the reader's attention

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Running headers/footers
Definition

running text at the top and/or bottom of a document

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Jumpline
Definition

line at the end of a continuing article that tells readers which page to refer to for the rest of the article

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Pull-quote
Definition

a small section of text "pulled out and quoted" in a larger font size; used to draw attention

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Rules
Definition

lines around articles or graphics used to direct the flow or a publication and organize its content

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Sidebar
Definition

a smaller self-contained story inside a larger one which may or may not be related, usually boxed with its own headline and set off from the main text

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Text box
Definition

container fortext that can be placed and formatted randomly

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Watermark
Definition

a semitransparent image in the background of printed material; may be text or object

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End sign
Definition

a symbol, such as a wingding, that indicates the end of an article

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Reverse text
Definition

dark background and light text; used for emphasis

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Nameplate
Definition

banner on the front of a document that identifies the publication and usually includes the name of the publication, a logo, and a motto

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Masthead
Definition

contains the name of the publisher and may include staff names and other related information; usually appears on page 2 of the document

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Headings and Subheadings
Definition

use font sizes and styles to differntiate between main and subheadings; use a consistent set for each

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Kicker
Definition

words positioned above a headline, usually as a lead-in or teaser

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Byline
Definition

name of author or contributor of photo or article, usually placed just below the headline and the bosy of the article

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Deck
Definition

placed between a headline and an article to provide a segue between the headline and the body of the article

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Running headlines and footers
Definition

headers and footers used to indicate dates, page numbers, running titles

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Body
Definition

the bulk of the publication; articles and new items

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Paragraphs
Definition

use paragraph settings to adjust and control the space between paragraphs

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Characters
Definition

use fonts, styles, leading, kerning, and tracking to adjust spacing and develop the document's personality

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Rules (lines)
Definition

used in varying weights and styles to add definition and organize the elements of a publication

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Table of Contents
Definition

list of contents of a publication

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