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backslant
A typeface with a backwards slant, the opposite of italic.
baseline
The imaginary line on which the majority of the characters in a typeface rest.
bezier curve, bezier surface
Interactive design tools based on formulas developed by Pierre Bezier. A curve or surface
is defined by specifying "control points," and manipulated on-screen by moving
these points. First used in 1972, for designing automobile bodies.
binding
A process used to assemble pages or signatures.
bit depth
(also known as pixel depth)
defines how many tones or colours every
pixel in a bitmap can have. In other words, the depth of information
recorded during scanning process is limited by the chosen bit depth.
blanket
In offset printing, a rubber surface that transfers the inked image from
plate to paper.
blanket cylinder
In offset presses, the metal cylinder around which the blanket is wrapped.
blind embossing
Unlinked letters or patterns appearing in relief.
blueline or blueprint
A photoprint made to proof pagination, image position, and type.
body copy
The text making up the bulk of a document, as distinct from titles and headings.
Ordinarily set in 10- or 12-point type, but this can vary either way by as much as 4
points.
boldface
A typeface rendered in darker, thicker strokes so that it will stand out. Boldface is used
for emphasis in headlines, while italics are used for emphasis in body text, as a rule.
bullet
A dot or other special character used to indicate items in a list.
butt
Two art elements or coloured regions are said to butt if they meet edge to edge.
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