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A mini-glossary of computer/typographic terms.
Compiled by Paul Doebler and Edward M. Gottschall.
Serif
A short stroke projecting from the top or bottom of a main
stroke of a letter. Originally, in handwritten letters, beginning
or finishing stroke of the pen. Gothic and sans serif
faces lack serifs.
Set Width (Or Set Size)
Horizontal width measurement of type. Set width or size is a
set of proportions for each character in the font, all keyed to
the width of the em of the font (see Em). Normal set width is
established by the type designer and manufacturer; on some
typesetters, it may be varied up or down for special effects.
Set width for a given typeface is usually referred to by the
type size being used-8-set for 8 pt, for example; if the set
width is deliberately changed by the compositor, the specification
is 8 pt on 71/2-set, for a tighter setting, or 8 pt on 81/2-set
for letterspacing. Set width is measured in units of the em
(see Em. Units).
Simultaneous Input/Output
Typing text into system and printing at the same time without
either function affecting the other.
Soft Copy
The images generated on the face of a cathode-ray tube.They
disappear when new data is presented for display. See also
hard copy. which is a permanent record.
Software
A program or collection of programs (including assemblers,
compilers, utility routines and operating systems) which
controls the operation of the computer.
Solid State
A broad family of electronic devices made solely of solid
materials which control current without the use of moving
parts, heated filaments or vacuum gaps.
Stabilization Paper
A self-contained photographic medium used for phototypesetter
output. The developer is embedded in the emulsion of
the paper. Processing is comparatively inexpensive and waterless.
The final image is not permanent although it can last
several weeks.
Stand-Alone
Equipment in a word processing/typesetting system that is
not physically linked to other equipment in the system and
can perform its particular functions independently.
Stet
Proofreader's term to ignore indicated corrections; leave as is.
Storage (Memory)
The computer system function of recording and filing coded
data indefinitely until needed again for further processing.
Subscript
A small symbol, numeral or letter that prints below or below
and to the side of another character, as in H 2O. Also called
inferior letter or figure.
TS, Caxton Light
Caxton Book
Caxton Bold
Caxton Light Italic
We are pleased to present TSI
Caxton, a sparkling original
design from the brilliant pen of
Les Usherwood. Equally versa-
tile when used in advertising or
text setting, and accompanied
by an exciting italic of rare
grace, this series will shortly
be followed by additional
weights and italics, as well as
a range of condensed versions.
Proof sheets available.
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