The Press

The Press

Masthead:

The title of a newspaper or periodical as it appears across the first page, front cover, or title page of each issue.

Banner:

A headline that goes across the width of a newspaper page.

Headline:

It is the heading or caption on a newspaper article

Subhead:

This is a smaller heading that provides more information about the newspaper aeticle.

Byline:

The name of the writer that wrote the article.

Jumpline:

This is a line at the bottom of an article that tells you which page to turn to.

Caption:

A title or phrase that accompanies a picture to give some information.

Column:

The way in which the words are displayed in a horizontal line and it can also be a repeated article writer.

Gutter:

The space between the two columns of text and where the fold lies.

Rule:

The line below the writers names.

Copy:

This is the total amount of text that is on the front of the newspaper.

Graphic:

This is the graphics on the front of the newspaper, and it is usually advertisements.