Chapter 1 Flashcards
Areas in a document where no text or graphics appear.
white space
Type of balance achieved by evenly distributing similar elements of equal weight on a page.
symmetrical
Aligning text and/or graphics on a page.
Alignment
This may create focus; however, it is also a powerful tool in communicating a message and portraying an image.
color
Positioning elements is such a way that the reader’s eyes are drawn through the text and to particular words or images that the designer wishes to emphasize.
Directional flow
An element that draws the reader’s eye to a particular location in a document.
focus
A preliminary rough draft of the layout and design of a document.
thumbnail sketch
A ______ font has a small stroke at the end of a character.
serif
The sizing of various elements so that all parts relate to the whole.
proportion
To remove unnecessary parts of a graphic.
crop
Type of balance achieved by contrasting elements of unequal weight and proportion on a page.
asymmetrical
You can use the __________ ____ to capture a screenshot of, or snip, any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image.
snipping tool
The difference between varying degrees of lightness and darkness on the page.
contrast
Word features that include sets of unified formatting choices that affect color, fonts, and effects.
theme
If a color printer is not available, consider using _______ ________ to complement your publication.
colored paper
