Desktop Publishing

How would you best define the term "margin"?

• The boundaries within which we type

• The edges of a page

• The beginning of a paragraph

• The area where we do not type

The process of creating the appearance of a publication, presentation, or Web site in an attractive, logical manner is called _______________ .

• Graphic Design

• Database Management

• Problem Solving

• Copyright

A good place to position the most important information is _______________ because this is where readers often look first.

• In the upper left hand corner of the page

• In the upper right hand corner of the page

• In the center of the page

• At the bottom of the page

We call the absence of text and graphics in a design ________ .

• white space

• blank area

• empty space

• open area

The difference between two or more elments is known as?

• Contrast

• Balance

• Proximity

• Unity

The placement of elements on the page so they are evenly distributed

• Balance

• Proximity

• Unity

• Contrast

Every visual element in a design should be connected by an invisible line with at least one other element

• asymmetrical

• alignment

• concrete

• center

The equal distribution of visual weight on a page in order to create a pleasing and clear layout. A graphic design can be symmetrically or asymmetrically balanced.

• center

• balance

• asymmetrical

• layout

A layout in which the visual weight is distributed in such a way as to create a mirrored image from side to side or top to bottom.

• accent

• symmetrical

• visual weight

• asymmetrical

What ways can you show CONTRAST in your composition?

• Set all text in the same font.
• Make all images and graphics the same size on the page
• Add elements that attract the eye and adds visual interest to a composition.