A vertical section of a layout that content is poured into, like the tall blocks of text in a newspaper.
Synonyms
- text column
Related terms
In plain words
- one of the tall strips text is arranged in
- a vertical block of content
Usage example
Splitting the article into two narrow columns made each line easier to read.
Don't confuse with…
- gutterA column holds the content; the gutter is the empty gap between two columns.
Categories
- Layout & composition