Meaning white space
What does white space mean? Here you find 12 meanings of the word white space. You can also add a definition of white space yourself

1

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


(graphic design) the use of blank space on a page to help reinforce the structure of the page and avoid cluttered graphical elements. Blank space (not necessarily white), when used conscientiously, ca [..]
Source: usabilityfirst.com

2

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


In a Web page, line feeds, carriage returns, spaces, and other typed characters not visible through the browser display window but considered part of the content of a Web page. [After Bahorsky]
Source: atis.org (offline)

3

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


In designing publication, the areas where there is no text or graphics -- essentially, the negative space of the page design.
Source: writedesignonline.com

4

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


White space is an empty area on a page or on a screen. White space does not always have a white colour. The defining feature of white space is that white space does not contain text or graphics.
Source: techscribe.co.uk

5

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


The total amount of non-image areas on a page, particularly gutter
Source: malanenewman.com (offline)

6

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


Blank space in a print ad that is not occupied by copy or an illustration.
Source: theodora.com

7

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


Empty or unused space (having no lettering or graphics) within the sign face. (Also called negative space. See also positive space.)
Source: sign-age.com

8

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


An opportunity for company to generate revenue where it is not currently. For example, generating revenue from an existing product in a new market.
Source: streetofwalls.com

9

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


Characters used to create visual spacing within a program. White spaces include space, tab, carriage return and line feed characters.
Source: cs.kent.ac.uk

10

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


The use of blank (uncluttered) space on a page to promote content and navigation.
Source: usability.gov (offline)

11

0 Thumbs up   0 Thumbs down

white space


The space on a page not occupied by type, pictures, or other elements.
Source: brandfuel.com (offline)

12

0 Thumbs up   1 Thumbs down

white space


Area of a printed piece that does not contain images or type. Also called negative space.
Source: trumbullprinting.com





<< website topology window manager >>

Dictionary.university is a dictionary written by people like you and me.
Please help and add a word. All sort of words are welcome!

Add meaning