Quad Center
Direction to set copy centered in the type measure, with all excess space equally placed on each side.
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Quad Left
Direction to set copy to the left margin of the type measure; also called Flush Left.
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Quad Right
Direction to set copy to the right margin of the type measure; also called Flush Right.
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Quality
A measure of the degree of perfection of all phases of printing reproduction.
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Quality Control
In printing, the process of taking random samples during the run to check the consistency of quality.
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Quality Standards
Standards for various production centers with specified acceptable variations and inspection routines.
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Quark
A page layout software manufactured by Quark.
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Quarter Binding
A style of casebinding in which the backbone of the case is cloth or leather and the sides are paper or cloth. See: Three-Piece Case.
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Quarterly
A publication issued four times a year, usually every three months.
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Quartertone
referencing a halftone screen dot at 25% coverage
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Query
A marginal note in copy or on proofs to the author or editor, from the typesetter, to call attention to some matter in question.
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