proofing stock
Special paper for making proofs that will appear like the printed reproduction.

proofing
The technique of making a proof, the visual impression of the expected final reproduction. There are many proofing methods depending on the type of proof that is needed. The most common types of proofs are contract proof, DDCP, digital proof, hard proof, off-press, overlay color proof, position proof, press proof, prog, single sheet color proof and soft proof.

proportional spacing
Letterspacing that is relative to the width of each character (e.g. the letter i takes up less space than the letter m)

protocol
A specific set of instructions that regulate data exchange between computers.

PS
- Abbreviation for Point Size
- Abbreviation for PostScript, a printer control language

PT
Abbreviation for point, a unit of measurement which usually refers to so-called PostScript points: click here for more information

pull-out
A quotation, extracted from the text and printed in larger type in the column, often blocked off with horizontal rules or on tinted background.

puma
Code name for Mac OS X 10.1

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