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Em

Printing & publishing; Paper

In composition, a unit of measurement exactly as wide and high as the point sizes being set. So named because the letter "M" in early fonts was usually cast on a square body.

En

Printing & publishing; Paper

In composition, one-half the width of an em.

Leaders

Printing & publishing; Paper

In composition, rows of dashes or dots to guide the eye across the page. Used in tabular work, programs, tables of contents, etc…

Pagination

Printing & publishing; Paper

In computerised typesetting, the process of performing page makeup automatically.

Pin register

Printing & publishing; Paper

In copy registration, the use of accurately positioned holes and special pins on copy, film, plates and presses to ensure proper register or fit of colors.

Imposetter

Printing & publishing; Paper

In digital imaging, an imagesetter capable of outputting a film flat with 4, 8 or more pages in imposed position.

For position only (FPO)

Printing & publishing; Paper

In digital imaging, typically a low-resolution image positioned in a document to be replaced later with a higher resolution version of the same image.