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CPP Typography & Print Production Flashcards

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  1. What is a 'running head' in a publication?

    Answer: Repeated text at the top of pages showing the title or chapter name

    A running head is repeated text at the top of each page, typically displaying the book title, chapter name, or author's name.

  2. In print production, what does 'CMYK' stand for?

    Answer: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)

    CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black), the four inks used in standard four-color offset printing.

  3. In print production, what is a 'proof'?

    Answer: A test version produced for review before the final print run

    A proof is a test print produced at various stages for review and approval to catch errors before committing to a full print run.

  4. What does 'pagination' refer to in publishing?

    Answer: The sequential numbering and arrangement of pages

    Pagination refers to both the process of numbering pages and the arrangement of content into a sequential page layout.

  5. What is a 'galley proof'?

    Answer: An early proof of typeset text before it is divided into pages

    A galley proof is an early proof of typeset text produced before the text has been divided into final page layout.

  6. What does 'justified' text alignment mean?

    Answer: Text aligned flush with both the left and right margins

    Justified text is aligned flush with both the left and right margins, creating straight vertical edges on both sides of the text block.