Adobe Systems, Inc. is a software company based in San Jose, California, recognized for pioneering the PostScript command language and developing the Portable Document Format (PDF) for electronic document distribution. Adobe leads in high-quality font development, design, and desktop publishing software.
Clip art consists of computer graphics files that can be inserted into a document or other file. The term originates from physical books of art from which designers literally clipped art to paste into their layouts. Clip art is commonly included in many software programs, especially desktop publishing and drawing applications like Microsoft Publisher and CorelDRAW, and can also be purchased in separate packages.
A symbol on a computer terminal that indicates where on the screen the next character to be typed will appear. Cursors often appear as blinking underscores, vertical bars, or rectangles.
Desktop publishing (DTP) refers to the use of personal computers to design, create, and print professional-quality typeset documents. This involves integrating text and graphics to produce print-ready documents such as books, brochures, posters, and magazines.
A font refers to the set of characters in one size and style of a typeface. For example, Garamond is a typeface, while 14-point Garamond Italic is a font.
Graphic software refers to programs designed to create, edit, and display visual content, including charts, diagrams, and signs. These tools enhance information visualization, making data and insights more understandable and accessible.
Halftone is a printing technique that simulates continuous tone images using dots of varying sizes and spacing. This method is widely used in printing photos and other images in magazines, newspapers, and other print media.
An Icon is a small graphic representation used to identify a computer program, file, or function within a graphical user interface (GUI). It serves as a quick visual shorthand, helping users navigate and interact with their software more efficiently.
A highly recognizable and iconic design, often a wordmark or lettermark, that represents the brand identity of a business or organization.
A typeface is a particular design of lettering that includes an entire set of characters in a consistent style, including letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols. It is characterized by its specific weight, style, and overall aesthetic. The term is often used interchangeably with 'font,' although technically, a font refers to a specific size and style (e.g., 12-point bold) of a typeface.
