Box
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006808
A distinct rectangular area on a printed page, enclosed by a border or rule, used to contain and separate specific content like text or images from the main narrative. These elements, also called text boxes or sidebars, draw attention to supplementary information, pull quotes, or special features within a layout. The style of the box, including its border weight and fill color, is a key part of the publication's design specifications.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006808 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial printing |
| Translations | German: Box; Spanish: encajonar; French: encadrer |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006808",
"term": "Box",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A distinct rectangular area on a printed page, enclosed by a border or rule, used to contain and separate specific content like text or images from the main narrative. These elements, also called text boxes or sidebars, draw attention to supplementary information, pull quotes, or special features within a layout. The style of the box, including its border weight and fill color, is a key part of the publication's design specifications.",
"subject": "Industrial printing",
"translations": {
"de": "Box",
"es": "encajonar",
"fr": "encadrer"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/box/"
}
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