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11th Grade
02/15/2013

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Guidelines
Definition
non-printing lines that appear on a document in desktop publishing software during the design phrase to assist the developer in placing objects
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Margin guides
Definition
lines that indicate the space between 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 the text within colums 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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Formatted 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 whichlayout, 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 grad 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 of 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 m=not be related, usually boxed with its own headline and set off from the main text
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Text box
Definition
Container for text that can be palced 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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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 or photo or at the end 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 news items
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Paragraphs
Definition
use paragraph seetings 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 publiaction
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Table of Contents
Definition
List of contents of a publication
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