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RGB

A color system used on digital screens (monitors, cell phones, tablets), based on light: Red, Green, and Blue. Files for printing must be converted from RGB to CMYK.

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Lowercase

Text written in small letters, the standard format for body text. The combination of ascenders and descenders in lowercase letters creates unique word shapes that facilitate quick reading.

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Character Count

A metric used to calculate the length of a text, including letters, spaces, and punctuation, essential for budgeting editing and typesetting.

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A complete glossary of publishing and editorial terms for independent authors, editors, and book industry professionals. Originally created in Brazilian Portuguese, now available in English.