Ally Picerne S part 1

Sans serif.

Typefaces without serifs.

Saving.

Transferring information – such as an electronic page design – from a computer’s memory to a storage device.

Scanner.

A computer peripheral device that scans pictures and converts them to digital form so they can be stored, manipulated, and output.

 

Scrapbook.

A computer’s “holding place” for permanent storage of images, text, etc.

Screen font.

A bitmapped version of an outline font that is used to represent the outline font on a computer screen.

Script.

Typefaces based on handwriting, usually having connecting strokes between the letters.

Scroll bar.

A rectangular bar that may appear along the right or bottom of a window on a computer screen. By clicking or dragging on the scroll bar, the user can move through the document.

Scrolling.

In typesetting and computer-assisted design, moving through a document to bring onto the screen portions of the document not currently displayed.

SCSI.

Abbreviation for Small Computer System Interface; pronounced “scuzzy.” SCSI is a computer-industry standard interface allowing very fast transfer of data.

Semantics.

The science of meaning in linguistics; the study of the relationships between signs and symbols, and what they represent.

Serifs.

Small elements added to the ends of the main strokes of a letterform in serifed type styles.

Set width.

In metal type, the width of the body upon which a letter is cast. In phototype and digital type, the horizontal width of a letterform measured in units, including the normal space before and after the character. This interletter space can be increased or decreased to control the tightness or looseness of the fit.

Shoulder.

In metal type, the flat top of the type body that surrounds the raised printing surface of the letterform. 

 

  

Sidebar.

A narrow column of text, separated from the main text by a box or rule and containing a secondary article.

  

 Side head.

A title or other heading material placed to the side of a type column.

 

Slab serifs.

Square or rectangular serifs that align horizontally and vertically to the baseline and are usually the same (or heavier) weight as the main strokes of the letterform.

Slug.

A line of metal type cast on a linecasting machine, such as the Linotype. Also, strips of metal spacing material in thicknesses of 6 points or more.