Key Terms in Text Formatting and Presentation

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Chronological

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Arranged in the order that things happened, from first to last.

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Emphasize

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To make something stand out or show that it is important.

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Appendix

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A section at the end of a book that gives extra information.

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Italic

Back

A style of writing where the letters are slanted to the right.

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Font

Back

The design of the letters and numbers in a piece of writing.

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Caption

Back

A short description or title under a picture or diagram.

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Sidebar

Back

A box of extra information placed beside the main text.

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Diagram

Back

A drawing that shows how something works or explains something.

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Chart/Table

Back

A way to organize information in rows and columns so it's easy to read.

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Graph

Back

A drawing that shows information with lines, bars, or other symbols.