Glossary Words - E
These are brief definitions only for words that start with E. See the individual page for each desktop publishing term for more detailed definition and additional information.
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Ear
A decorative flourish usually on the upper right side of the bowl, similiar to a serif...
A decorative flourish usually on the upper right side of the bowl, similiar to a serif...
Edition Binding (Case Binding)
Most common type of binding for hardcover books...
Most common type of binding for hardcover books...
Eggshell Finish
Uncoated, uncalendered paper with a fairly rough texture...
Uncoated, uncalendered paper with a fairly rough texture...
Electronic Publishing
The process of creating and disseminating information via electronic means including email and via the Web...
The process of creating and disseminating information via electronic means including email and via the Web...
Embedded Paths
Hard-edged outline objects within an image that isolate portions of an image and are embedded in the graphics file to be read by some types of desktop publishing programs...
Hard-edged outline objects within an image that isolate portions of an image and are embedded in the graphics file to be read by some types of desktop publishing programs...
Embossed Finish
A design or pattern pressed into paper during the manufacturing process...
A design or pattern pressed into paper during the manufacturing process...
Embossing
A three-dimensional design or image on paper... Simulated three-dimensional look done in graphics software...
A three-dimensional design or image on paper... Simulated three-dimensional look done in graphics software...
Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
A vector format designed for printing to PostScript printers and imagesetters...
A vector format designed for printing to PostScript printers and imagesetters...
End Sign
A dingbat or printer's ornament used to mark the end of a story in a newsletter or magazine...
A dingbat or printer's ornament used to mark the end of a story in a newsletter or magazine...
English Finish
A smooth, uniform, uncoated book paper...
A smooth, uniform, uncoated book paper...
Engraving
Commercial printing process that creates raised area on the front of the paper that is coated with ink...
Commercial printing process that creates raised area on the front of the paper that is coated with ink...
EPS
A vector format designed for printing to PostScript printers and imagesetters...
A vector format designed for printing to PostScript printers and imagesetters...
EULA
End User License Agreement spells out exactly what rights and restrictions apply to a software package...
End User License Agreement spells out exactly what rights and restrictions apply to a software package...
Exclamation
A punctuation mark used in English and other languages to denote an exclamatory statement such as extreme happiness, shouting, or surprise...
A punctuation mark used in English and other languages to denote an exclamatory statement such as extreme happiness, shouting, or surprise...
Expert Characters
Special characters, symbols, and styles of fonts used in fine typography...
Special characters, symbols, and styles of fonts used in fine typography...
Extender
That part of a letter that extends above the x-height or below the baseline...
That part of a letter that extends above the x-height or below the baseline...
Eye
The enclosed space in a lowercase e...
The enclosed space in a lowercase e...