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Graphic Design Fe
Term | Definition |
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Graphics | used to convey meaning and add appeal |
Bleed | a print effect in which layout, type, or pictures extend beyond the margin to the physical edge of the page |
Caption | used to identify an illustration or graphic |
Dropped cap | an enlarged character at the beginning of a paragraph used to grab the reader’s attention |
Pull-quote | a small section of text “pulled out and quoted” in a larger font size; used to draw attention |
Sidebar | A smaller self-contained story alongside a larger story which may or may not be related; usually boxed with its own headline and set off from the main text |
End mark | a symbol, such as a wingding, that indicates the end of an article |
Nameplate | banner on the front of a document that identifies the publication and usually includes the name of the publication, a logo, and/or motto |
Main Heading | title of the article, usually set in a larger font |
Subheadings | subtitles, usually set in a smaller font than the title; can be used to break up body copy |
Byline | name of author or contributor of photo or article, usually placed just below the headline or photo or at the beginning or end of the article |
Kicker | words positioned above a headline, usually as a lead-in or teaser |
Deck | placed between a headline and an article to provide a segue between the headline and the body of the article |