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This dictionary covers graphic design, prepress and print terminology.
Stan Schwartz supplied most of the terms of this online glossary.
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face
- Abbreviation for typeface referring to a family in a given style.
- The part of the typeface that prints.
facing pages
The two pages that appear as a spread when a double-sided publication is opened. The page on the right hand side is called the recto, the left hand page is often referred to as the verso.
FAF
Abbreviation for Full Auto Frame, an entirely raster-based trapping engine used in Scitex systems.
fan book
In a color matching system, a set of small color charts, similar to a deck of cards that have been fastened together with a clasp in one corner. The user can spread the charts and match a sample to the correct color patch.
fan fold
Paper folding that emulates an accordion or fan, the folds being alternating and parallel.
fancy text
See rich text
fan out
See web growth
FAQ
Abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions: a document containing a collection of questions and answers about a particular topic.
FAT
Abbreviation for File Allocation Table: a system used by the MS-DOS operating system to keep track of where files are located on a disc.
fat face
Type that is quite varied in its use of very thin and very wide strokes.
fatty
A spread (a skinny is a choke, both terms relate to trapping).
faux bold or italic
A faux bold is a typeface that is set to bold even though a true bold version does not exist. It is typically achieved by adding a thin stroke to the font outline. Faux italic is created by skewing the font slightly. Faux styles are also referred to as synthetic fonts.
FD
Floppy Drive
FDDI
Abbreviation for Fiber Distributed Data Interconnect, a communication link between two independent devices that use a fiber optic token ring to pass data at 100 megabits per second
FD-YAG
Abbreviation for Frequency Doubled YAG (laser).
feather
- In typography, inserting a bit of additional leading (space) between heading, lines and/ or paragraphs to equalize the baselines of columns on a page.
- In image editing, the softening of the edge of an image or image mask.
felt
A cloth conveyor belt that receives papers from the Fourdrinier wire and delivers it to the drier.
felt finish
The smoother side of paper, usually a soft weave pattern used for book papers.
felt side
In paper manufacturing, the top side of a sheet or a web; the smoother side.
FESPA
FESPA is a federation of trade associations and an organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen and digital printing industry. Its objective is the promotion of screen printing and digital imaging.
F&G
Abbreviation for Folding and Gathering (binding signatures).
FIF
A proprietary graphics file format developed at Iterated Systems. It is commonly used in such products as Microsoft Encarta ‘94..
FIFO
Abbreviation for First In – First Out: a method of handling data in which the first element stored on a list or stack is also the first one to be retrieved.
file
A group of related pieces of information (comprises text, graphics, page instructions, look-up tables, and/or picture information) identified with a unique name. Files are stored on magnetic disk, magnetic tapes or optical discs.
file management
The process of maintaining file locations, size updates, transfer, etc. for the purpose of locating, updating and billing.
file server
In a computer network, a file server is a computer that handles the network control and file management function.
fill
The process of inserting a specified tint or pattern within an enclosed geometric shape.
filler
Extra material used to complete a column or page, usually of little importance.
fill-in
One of several types of dot gain caused by reason other than doubling or slur.
film coat
Any thinly coated paper stock, also called wash coat
film flat
Positive or negative films assembled onto a carrier film or mask ready for film contacting or platemaking.
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