Grayscale
An application of black ink (for print) or the color black (for the screen) that simulates a range of tones. Grayscale images have no hue (color). In print design, a grayscale graphic image appears to be black, white, and shades of gray, but it only uses a single color ink.
GIF
Stands for Graphics Interchange Format. GIF images are the most widely used graphic format on the web. GIF images display up to 256 colors.
Gradient
A gradient is a gradual transition of colors. Many metallic images are gradients. Web images that use gradient fills as a special effect should be saved in a JPEG rather than a GIF format.
Graphic design
The creation of material&Mac226; using art and type that communicates a message to be reproduced by television, printing, or other visual communication media.
Gutter
Line or fold at which facing pages meet.
Gloss ink
Quick drying oil-based inks with low penetration qualities, used on coated stock.
Gloss
A shiny look reflecting light.
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