Definition: The blank space between two columns of text is the alley. Sometimes a downrule is placed in the alley, especially with close-set columns, to help keep the reader's eye from jumping the alley over to the next column.
Alley may also be used to describe the space or set-off between text and text-wrapped or inline graphics.
Page Layout Terms Related to Alley: gutter | downrule | column guides | margins | A-Z Glossary
Also Known As: gutter | column space
Common Misspellings: ally
