staggered head
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Definition
Noun A headline format in which the first line is aligned to the left margin, and each subsequent line is indented further to the right, creating a stepped or staggered appearance on the page.
Usage
This term is used specifically in journalism, typography, and publishing to describe a particular style of headline layout. It is a technical term for a visual design choice.
Examples
- The newspaper article used a staggered head to make the headline stand out on the front page.
- In traditional print design, a staggered head was often employed for its dramatic visual effect.
- The editor asked the designer to format that headline as a staggered head.
Advanced Usage
- The staggered head format is less common in modern digital typography, where flush-left or centered headlines are more prevalent for readability on screens.
- It is sometimes used poetically or in artistic layouts to create a specific visual rhythm or to fit long headlines into a constrained space.
Variants and Related Words
- Stepped Head: A synonym for a staggered head.
- Flush-left Head: A headline where all lines are aligned to the left margin.
- Centered Head: A headline where all lines are centered.
- Hanging Indent: A related formatting style for body text where the first line is flush left and subsequent lines are indented.
Synonyms
- Stepped head
- Indented headline
- Dropline headline (in some specific stylistic contexts)
Antonyms
- Flush-left head
- Centered head
- Justified head
Noun
- a headline with the top line flush left and succeeding lines indented to the right