Ragged
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Definition:
Ragged alignment of text normally refers to lines of text that are allowed to end naturally, leaving varying amounts of white space at the end of lines rather than forcing it to line up flush with the margin. Ragged right is the most common ragged alignment.
Also Known As:
Non-justified, Flush-left (for ragged right), Flush-right (for ragged left)
Related Resources:
Alignment: Graphical Glossary
Graphical depiction of alignment plus problems and solutions associated with aligning text.
Alignment as Principle of Design
Additional definitions and design examples showing the use of alignment in page layout.
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