Vocabulary
The area that extends beyond the trim edge so color can print all the way to the edge.
What is Bleed?
This tool is used to select and move whole objects or frames on the page.
What is the Selection Tool?
This keyboard shortcut toggles Preview Mode so guides are hidden and the design can be viewed cleanly.
What is W?
This document setting should be 0.125 inch when preparing a full-bleed print project.
What is bleed?
The vertical space between lines of text.
What is leading?
This tool lets you select and move content inside a frame.
What is the Direct Selection Tool?
This keyboard shortcut reverses the last action.
What is Command+Z?
This export type is recommended for print when bleed and crop marks are needed.
What is PDF/X-4?
A saved set of formatting used to apply the same look to multiple text blocks.
What is a paragraph style?
This tool creates image placeholders or containers.
What is the Frame Tool?
This keyboard shortcut saves the current document.
What is Command+S?
These export formats are recommended for digital viewing or web use.
What is JPEG or PNG?
The design technique used to show importance and guide the viewer's attention.
What is visual hierarchy?
This feature automatically fits an image proportionally inside a frame.
What is Content-Aware Fit?
This keyboard shortcut opens the Place/Import command for bringing in images or text.
What is Command+D?
This planning step uses 2-3 quick poster drawings before building the final design.
What is thumbnail sketching?
The panel used to keep design elements separated for easier editing.
What is the Layers panel?
This panel helps organize objects so background, image, and text items are easier to control.
What is the Layers panel?
This keyboard shortcut selects everything on the current spread or active text area.
What is Command+A?
These design principles help the poster look organized, readable, and attention grabbing.
What is alignment, hierarchy, and contrast?