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Ring Binding

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Definition: Ring binding is a method of securing loose printed pages in soft or hard-covered book with rings that hold the pages through holes punched in the pages.

Examples: Ring binding is often used for procedural manuals or documentation where changes are frequently made - obsolete pages are removed and replacement pages are easily added in.

Also Known As: notebook binding, three-ring binders

Related Resources:

Ring, comb, coil, & wire binding
A look at a variety of binding methods.
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