Basic knowledge of layout

Author: Xu Lingde
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Publish Date: 2005-10-20
Features: This book is divided into seven chapters, systematically explaining the structure, layout, fonts, and font sizes of books, journals, newspapers, official documents, trademarks, advertisements, forms, and other social elements. It covers common knowledge about these aspects. Additionally, it discusses the principles and forbidden rules for the layout of text, punctuation marks, foreign letters, numbers, and tables in different publications. The book also includes national regulations and legal knowledge related to publication layout, as well as proofreading knowledge and the use of proofreading symbols. Furthermore, it explores how to utilize the functions of computer layout software to design, create, and process layouts, ensuring optimal reading experience and maximizing the social and economic benefits of publications. This book was organized and written by the Press and Publication Administration, making it a textbook for printing technical schools and staff training programs in layout. It is also suitable for editors, proofreaders, secretaries, typists, and technical and administrative personnel in the publishing industry.