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In desktop publishing, a widow is a single word, portion of a word, or short line of text that appears at the end of a paragraph, creating awkward spacing. An orphan, on the other hand, is a single word, short line, or part of a line that appears at the beginning of a column or page, separated from the rest of the paragraph. Both widows and orphans are considered poor design choices and should be avoided for better readability.
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∙ 10y agoi believe the difference is a widow is an adult female whose husband has died and an orphan is a child (a youth under the age of 18) whose parents have passed on.. hope this helps :-)
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∙ 11y agoan orphan falls above a column or page while awidow falls below
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What is desk top publishing?
Desktop publishing is the use of the computer and software to create visual displays of ideas and information.
What does DTP stand for in computer terms?
Desk Top Publishing. It's referring to that type of software. It's the creation of printed materials using page layout on a personal computer. Search Wikipedia under "Desktop Publishing" for much more details.
What setting ensures that at least two lines of a paragraph appear at the top and bottom of every page?
The setting you are referring to is called orphan control and widow control. Orphan control prevents a single line of a paragraph from appearing at the top of a page, while widow control prevents a single line of a paragraph from appearing at the bottom of a page. These settings help maintain readability and aesthetics in typeset documents.
What has the author Andrew Lucas written?
Andrew Lucas has written: 'Desk Top Publishing' 'Desktop Publishing' -- subject(s): Aldus PageMaker, Desktop publishing, Macintosh (Computer), Programming
What does the Computer Abbreviation DTP stand for?
There are two I know of : Data Transfer Process Desk Top Publishing
What word processing feature protects against printing the last line of the paragraph at the top of the next page?
Widow/Orphan Control
What word processing feature protects against printing the last line of a paragraph at the top of the next page?
The answer is D. Widow/Orphan Control.
What is full form of DTP?
1. Desk-Top Publishing (computer software) 2. Diptheria Tetanus Pertussis (a vaccination)
What is DTP?
It is an abbreviation for Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis, which are serious viral diseases. Usually children are given the DTP vaccines when they are young.
The last line of a paragraph printed at the top of a new page is?
According to the help file in Microsoft Word 2007, the first line of a paragraph all by itself at the bottom of a page is called an orphan.However, there is controversy over whether the correct term is orphan or widow. The terms are often used interchangeably.
What one is faster a lap top or desk top?
Usually ... a desk top will be quicker because speed equals heat and a desk top can have bigger heat sinks. Note that there will be exceptions, but in the long run the desk top will stay ahead.
What is a personal computer designed to fit on the top of a desk?
desktop
