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Desktop Publishing
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Columns | are often used to create documents such as brochures and newsletters |
| Masthead of a newsletter | the section located on the first page giving the name of the organization, and possibly a logo. |
| Credits | usually refer to the staff of the publication in a newsletter. |
| Italics | set off titles of books, magazines, and other completed works from the rest of the test. |
| Comma | Used before a nonessential expression when the expression appears at the end of a sentence. |
| Artwork | usually selected from the clipart gallery in software when illustrating a document to add interest. |
| Figures | used for all numbers if two or more related numbers both above and below ten are used in the same sentence. |
| Dates in a sentence | When writing do not put st, nd, rd, or th on the number. |
| Keep it simple | The first basic rule of good design. |
| Document | can be enhanced by using borders, color, and drawings. |
| Higher the point size of a letter | The taller the letter is going to be ... |
| San Serif font | has no short cross lines at the end of letters. |
| All Caps | should be used for headlines only. |
| Typeface | The name of a design of a family of type is known as . . . |
| Template | A predesigned document in software is called ... |
| Masthead | the area at the top of the newsletter that usually has the title, issue number, and the date. |
| Drop caps | may be used at the beginning of paragraphs. |
| Keep document readable | A Good Rule - limit the number of font styles and color to ... |
| Drop Shadow | The special formating technique used to give your copy a three-dimensional look. |
| Line size, line styles, and line position | When using lines or rules you may use . . . |
| Around, beside, above or below a box | Wrapping text refers to placing text . . . |
| Traditional and formal | The letter head for a letter of application for employment should be |
| Text art | The software feature that allows you to give text an artistic look is . . . |
| There and Their | Know the difference in usage of the words . . . |
| Comma | Use this between two adjacent adjectives that modify the same noun. |
| Desktop Publishing | The process of using special word processing freatures to make your make your document fun and visually appealing. |