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weight

The measurement of a stroke's width. Common names for weights include demibold, light, and bold. Some typeface families have several weights, including ultra-bold and extra-light. Refers to the heaviness of the stroke for a specific font, such as Light, Regular, Book, Demi, Heavy, Black, and Extra Bold.

widow line

A single line of a paragraph at the bottom of a page or column.

width

Refers to whether the standard typeface has been extended or compressed horizontally. The common variations are Condensed, Normal, or Extended.

word processing program

A software application package that aids in creating, editing, and printing documents such as letters, memos, and reports.

word spacing

In a line of text, this is the amount of space between each word. It can be varied to adjust line length without affecting readability, unlike letterspacing.

word wrap

When a word in a line of text automatically moves to the next line as it approaches the right-hand margin of the text block.

WYSIWYG

(What You See Is What You Get) Refers to a relatively accurate screen representahon of the final printer output.

weight	The measurement of a stroke's width. Common names for weights include demibold, light, and bold. Some typeface families have several weights, including ultra-bold and extra-light. Refers to the heaviness of the stroke for a specific font, such as Light, Regular, Book, Demi, Heavy, Black, and Extra Bold.
widow line	A single line of a paragraph at the bottom of a page or column.
width	Refers to whether the standard typeface has been extended or compressed horizontally. The common variations are Condensed, Normal, or Extended.
word processing program	A software application package that aids in creating, editing, and printing documents such as letters, memos, and reports.
word spacing	In a line of text, this is the amount of space between each word. It can be varied to adjust line length without affecting readability, unlike letterspacing.
word wrap	When a word in a line of text automatically moves to the next line as it approaches the right-hand margin of the text block.
WYSIWYG	(What You See Is What You Get) Refers to a relatively accurate screen representahon of the final printer output.