CPP Typography & Print Production Flashcards
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What is 'tracking' in typography, and how does it differ from kerning?
Answer: Tracking uniformly adjusts spacing across a range of characters; kerning targets specific pairs
Tracking adjusts letter spacing uniformly across a selected range of text, while kerning targets only specific character pairs.
What is the standard unit used to measure type size in North American publishing?
Answer: Points
Type size is measured in points in North American publishing, with 72 points equaling one inch.
In publishing, what is a 'recto' page?
Answer: A right-hand page with an odd page number
A recto page is a right-hand page and always bears an odd page number in standard Western publishing convention.
In publishing terminology, what is a 'folio'?
Answer: A page number
In publishing, a folio is a page number; proofreaders must verify folios are sequential, consistently placed, and match the table of contents.
What is 'display type' in typography?
Answer: Large type used for headlines, titles, and cover text
Display type refers to larger, often decorative fonts set at 14 points or above, used for headlines and titles to attract attention.
What is the purpose of 'trim marks' (crop marks) on a print document?
Answer: To show where the paper should be cut to its final size
Trim marks indicate the exact edges where a printed sheet should be cut after printing to achieve the document's final dimensions.