Yearbook Terminology

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Bleed

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The bleed is extra space around your page that is intentionally printed, then trimmed by the printer. The standard bleed size is 1/8 inch, and is usually used to allow for movement of the paper during printing.

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Byline

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A byline is a line that gives credit to the author of a story. It can appear either at the beginning or end of copy.

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Candids

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Candids are photos that are captured without posing your subjects or distracting them from what they’re doing. They’re great for capturing everyday aspects of school life.

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Caption

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A caption is a page element that explains the who, what, when, where, and why of a photo. Captions can also be used in the yearbook to tell readers something they would not otherwise know when looking at a photograph.

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Copy

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Copy is the content of an article or news element. It’s the words used to tell a story. Copy editing is work done to improve the format, style, and accuracy of a story.

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Dominant Element

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A dominant element is the element on a page that immediately attracts a reader’s attention.

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Drop Cap

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Drop cap is a design treatment used to introduce copy. It is distinguishable by a large letter (usually capital) that appears at the beginning of a text block and has the depth of two or more lines of regular text.

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Folio

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Folio is page numbering that appears on the outside portion of pages, usually at the bottom. A folio may also contain the title of your yearbook or your section title.

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Gutter

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In yearbooks, a gutter is the space between two facing pages. It’s important to keep clear because when a yearbook is bound, the space between the pages shrinks.

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Headline

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A line (or lines) of large type used to introduce the most important fact to the reader.