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Definition: A border is a decorative frame that surrounds a page or elements on a page. The border can be a simple rule line or an elaborate set of lines and curves. A border can be composed of repeating graphic elements. Borders can be used to set apart, draw attention, or unify disparate elements.
Pronunciation: [BAWR-der]
Also Known As: frame | box
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