Unit 3 Chapter 10 Questions

1. What is the difference between an inline graphic and a floating graphic? Floating graphics are independent of the text, whereas inline graphics are attached to the text and move with it. 2. Why would you want to use an inline graphic? You would want to use an inline graphic if you wish to make sure a graphic and a particular line of text remain connected. 3. What are the problems associated with using clip art? Clip art provides a temptation to use the images as decoration instead of to meet a specific need, may have been seen by readers so it loses effectiveness, and may have copyright restrictions. 4. What graphic file types can you use in print documents? Most vector or bitmap file types can be used in print documents. 5. What must you consider when trying to print a graphics intensive document? You must consider the memory capacity of a printer when trying to print a graphics intensive document. 6. How can you make the file size of a desktop publishing document smaller? You can make the file size of a desktop publishing document smaller by reducing the size of the graphics used. 7. What does text wrapping do? Text wrapping wraps text around an image. 8. What are the two options for text wrapping? The two options for text wrapping are maintaining a rectangular border between the text and the graphic and wrapping the text so that the graphic and text merge.

9. Why is a caption important? A caption is important because it provides a description of a graphic and is the third most looked at portion of a page. 10 What purpose does a caption serve? A caption serves to explain a point made in the text of your document, to summarize a point, to add info not provided in the text, and to make an illustration clearer. 11. What makes an effective caption? An effective caption is short and instructive. 12. What is another name for a line? Another name for a line is a rule. 13. What is a pull quote? A pull quote is an excerpt from the text of a document that is usually a significant statement designed to attract the reader. 14. What is one use for a watermark? One use for a watermark is to identify the author of a work 15. What should you often use instead of WordArt? You should often use standard text instead of WordArt. Discussion 1. How can clip art be used effectively? Clip art can be used effectively by providing a recognition factor amongst an audience, and by causing a page to stick out. 2. How do you react when you see a document that contains clip art with which you are already familiar? I generally have no preference if a document contains new clip art or clip art with which I am familiar.

3. What happens if a graphic is wrapped in the middle of a body of text? If a graphic is wrapped in the middle of a body of text, the text conforms to surround the graphic. 4. Why are captions the third most read part of a document? Captions are the third most read part of a document because readers are drawn to the image and consequentially, the caption. 5. What makes pull quotes interesting? Pull quotes are interesting because they are usually very significant, and can easily attract a readers attention.