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PAGE MAKE-UP [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Layout (Graphic Arts)
DEF

The arrangement of text and illustrations on a page, generally in conformity with standard practices of the industry or with particular publication requirements.

OBS

In electronic publishing, page make-up comprises the electronic typesetting and laying out of pages with text, and possibly other elements, in place.

OBS

In cold-composition work, "make-up" is known as layout.

Key term(s)
  • page makeup
  • makeup

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maquette et mise en page
DEF

Assemblage des diverses compositions (textes, titres, folios, notes, tableaux, etc.) et des illustrations pour obtenir des pages d'un format donné.

OBS

En composition sans plomb, le mot «page» s'écrit au singulier, tandis qu'en composition mécanique ou manuelle il prend la marque du pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • montage de page

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maqueta y compaginación
DEF

Operación consistente en disponer los fragmentos de galeradas, los grabados correspondientes y los blancos para formar las páginas del pliego que se ha de imprimir.

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