The end of the line
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One important design detail to consider when typesetting pages using a desktop publishing program is how a page's ragged-right margin appears because it can make the difference between amateur and professional work. Some page 'distractions' related to a ragged margin include short lines which create holes and awkward patterns formed at the end of lines. Designers can alter a margin by adding space to extend a short line or by editing text. It is also possible to change a margin by changing hyphens. However, hyphenation can require special consideration because not hyphenating correctly can detract from a document's overall quality. Desktop publishing programs usually allow users to control hyphenation. Issues to consider when analyzing how to hyphen text include determining how many consecutive hyphens should be allowed, establishing how close to the end of a line a hyphen should be placed and determining whether proper names can be hyphenated.
Publication Name: Publish
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 0897-6007
Year: 1991
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Seeing ghosts
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The design technique known as ghosting is the process of printing a photograph in muted or flat tones, usually so that text may be printed over the photo. Ghosting allows multiple layers of information to be presented together with an art element, but it is a technique that requires practice and experimentation to perform effectively. Ghosting is used in a variety of mediums. Food & Wine magazine uses the technique to place the table of contents text over a still life photo of food. Ghosting is also used in promotional brochures, conference notices, and on company letterhead. General Electric, for example, uses ghosting to put an enlarged company logo on its letterhead and brochures.
Publication Name: Publish
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 0897-6007
Year: 1992
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