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Objective 1.03
Layout and Design
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Guides (Guidelines) | 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 | Control the flow of text within columns and keep text out of the gutter. |
| Ruler Guides | Used to align objects consistently. |
| Grid | Guidelines 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. |
| Page Size | Publications can vary in size. Different purposes require different paper sizes. |
| Master Page | Maintains layout consistency. Includes items common to every page. |
| Prototype | An example of how the final document should appear. |
| Art | Illustrations and photographs used to convey meaning and add appeal. |
| Balloon | A circle or bubble enclosing copy in an illustration. |
| Bleed | A print effect in which a color, object or image appears to run off the edge of a page. |
| Caption | Brief descriptive text accompanying an image or chart. |
| Dropped 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 that tells the readers which page to refer to for the continuation of an article. |
| Print Media Kit | A collection of documents for a business that gives information about the business. |
| Pull-Quote | Quotation taken directly from the body of the article. Used to draw attention. |
| Rules | Horizontal or vertical lines that can be applied to paragraphs, text boxes, and objects in a publication. |
| Sidebar | Square box filled with information related to the main story or to a completely separate article. |
| Text Box | Container for text that can be placed and formatted independently from other text. |
| Watermark | A semitransparent image in the background of printed material. |
| End Sign | A symbol that indicates the end of an article or news item. |
| Reverse Text | Text that is opposite to what the reader is accustomed. |
| Nameplate | Banner on the front of the newsletter. Contains the publication name, logo, subtitle, motto, volume, issue, and date. |
| Masthead | The section that lists the publisher, staff names, contributors, subscription information, addresses, etc. |
| Headings and Subheadings | Identifies each article. Divides the article into smaller sections. |
| Kicker | A short phrase above the article headline. It serves as an introduction or section heading. |
| Byline | Short phrase telling the author's name. Can appear at beginning or end. |
| Deck | One or more lines of text between the headline and the body. |
| Running Headlines and Footers | Repeating text at the top of every (or every other) page. |
| Body | The bulk of the text, including headlines and decoration. |
| Paragraphs | A distinct division of written or printed material. |
| Characters | A symbol, letter or number. |
| Rules (lines) | Horizontal or vertical lines that can be applied to paragraphs, text boxes, and objects in a publication. |
| Table of Contents | Lists the articles and the page numbers on which they appear. Usually located at the front. |