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alignement horizontal [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
DEF

The positioning of characters of different sizes in horizontal lines so that the top and bottom of all characters are level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
DEF

Placement de caractères d'œil et de corps différents sur une ligne horizontale de sorte que leur œil (partie imprimante) s'aligne par le pied.

Spanish

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