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Accordian Folds

From Jacci Bear's Desktop Publishing Glossary, for About.com

Accordian fold

An Accordian Fold

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Definition: Typically accordian folds are simple zig-zag folds with 6-panels and two parallel folds that go in opposite directions. Each panel of the accordian fold is about the same size.

Variations include half-accordian folds where one panel is half the size of the other two and engineering folds where one panel is twice the size of the other two. Eight and 10-page accordian folds are also common.

Also Known As: z fold | zig-zag

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