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Discover definitions for deck, descender, DPI, dingbat, and, yes, desktop publishing in this directory of D words for desktop publishing. Each page offers a detailed encyclopedic description along with related terms and tutorials. 
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Dash
A line. A short line. Actually, a couple of short lines.
DCS
Learn what DCS is and how and when you might use it in desktop publishing.
How's it feel? What is texture in desktop publishing?
In desktop publishing texture can be what we feel with our skin and what we see with our eyes.
Deck
One or more lines of text found between the headline and the body of the article...
Here's What a 'Deckle Edge' Is
Rough or torn edge on paper, normally cut off to a clean edge. Left in place it becomes a decorative feathered edge.
Decorative Type
Fancy or specialty fonts not usually suitable for normal body copy are known as decorative type.
Descender
Find out what letter parts are classified as descenders.
Desktop Printer
Personal printers generally used for low volume printing.
So, Exactly What is a Desktop Publisher When It's Not a Piece of Software?
Someone who does desktop publishing is the very short answer. But there's more to it than that, especially if you aren't entirely sure what desktop publishing involves. Find out here.
What Is Desktop Publishing?
Defining desktop publishing. Discover what desktop publishing is and how it relates to graphic design, web design, electronic publishing, and creative printing.
Diacritical
A common occurrence in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and other languages, diacriticals are marks that change the way certain letters sound.
Modern
A definition for Modern and description of the Modern classification of typefaces, also known as Didone.
Didot Point
A measure of type developed by Francois Didot.
Diecuts
Cuts and cut outs can enhance a project...
Everything You Need to Know about Digital Printing
Digital printing can be done at home or commercially. The most familiar example of digital printing for most people is using a desktop inkjet printer. For larger quantities and even better quality, use commercial digital printing.
Digital Proofs
There are several types of digital proofing methods including soft digital proofs and hard digital proofs.
5 Ways to Use Dingbats
The simple shapes and pictures found in dingbat fonts make them especially useful in logo design or as icons or symbols in other publications.
Ligature
Combined letters used to make text more attractive or to create an old-fashioned look. Ligatures can be standard or discretionary in desktop publishing software.
Discretionary Hyphen
A hyphen that comes and goes...
How To Choose Fonts For Headlines
Headlines and other short phrases or blocks of text are often set in display type sizes of 18 points and larger. Make them readable but also memorable.
Dog Ear
A bent corner that could be intentional but often is not, is called a dog ear.
A Beginner's Guide to Adobe Acrobat Distiller
Find out what the Distiller program has to do with PDF files, how to use it, and where to find it.
Dollar Sign
Currency symbol, programming symbol...
Dot Matrix
A type of printer that's not entirely obsolete. Find out the best uses for dot matrix printers.
Double Gatefold
Three parallel folds and edges that meet in the middle... learn how double gatefold is the same and different from a basic gatefold.
Double Parallel Folds
All folds run the same direction... A double parallel fold brochure can be an interesting alternative to the traditional tri-fold.
Duplex Paper
Each side is different. Find out how duplex paper differs from two-sidedness.
Double-Storey a
See what a double storey or finial a is and its parts.
Double-Storey g
See what a double storey g is and its parts.
Downrules
Keep your columns separated with these rules. Defines and illustrates downrules in page layout.
Understanding How DPI Works in Printing (Desktop Publishing)
Understanding the differences and use of samples, pixels, dots, and lines in image resolution, scanning, display, and printing. Learn more about DPI or dots per inch.
Adobe InDesign
Professional page layout software from Adobe.
How Do You Drag and Drop It?
Not just found in desktop publishing software, drag and drop is how the mouse moves objects on the computer...
What is Drawing Software?
Software for drawing illustrations...
Drop Folio
Folio is another name for page numbers and those that you drop onto the bottom of the page are drop folios.
Here's What 'Dropped Caps' Are and How to Use Them
Big letters dropped into a hole in a paragraph of text are the dropped caps form of decorative initial caps.
Dull Finish
Smooth paper with a low gloss finish ...
Lorem ipsum
Beyond the actual words, learn how the lorem ipsum text is used in desktop publishing.
Split Tone and Duotone with Photoshop Elements
Get creative color effects for your photo with split tone and duotone effects in Photoshop Elements with this tutorial.
Duplex Printing
Printing on both sides of a piece of paper...
Dye-Sublimation
Dye-sublimation printing is favored by some graphic designers for high-end proofing and by some businesses who want to produce the best possible color materials in-house.
Blueline
Blueline is a Photographic proof from negatives where all colors are shown in blue...
Encyclopedia of Desktop Publishing and Dictionary of Terms
Explore definitions, illustrations, and overviews of a variety of graphic design, typography, prepress, and printing terms and techniques. Each entry has a brief definition plus one or more links to an expanded and cross-linked dictionary or encyclopedia entry, with tutorials and tips.
Dictionary Index

Dig deep into all the terms and concepts that are key to desktop publishing from #10 envelopes to curly quotes to keyline to UV coatings to Z folds.


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