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Balance

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

Definition: One of the principles of design, balance places elements on the page so that text and graphic elements are evenly distributed. In layouts with an even balance the graphics don't overpower the text and the page doesn't seem to tilt to one side or the other.

Specific types of balance include symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

Pronunciation: [BAL-uhns]

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