Gang

Getting the most out of a printing press by using the maximum sheet size to print multiple images or jobs on the same sheet. A way to save money.

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.

Gloss

A shiny look reflecting light.

Gradient

A gradient is a gradual transition of colors.

Grain

In papermaking, the direction in which most fibers lie which corresponds with the direction in which the paper is made on a paper machine.

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.

Greeked Text

In page layout programs, text that appears as gray bars approximating the lines of type rather than actual characters. This speeds up the amount of time it takes to draw images on the screen.

Gripper Edge

The leading edge of paper as it passes through a printing press.

Gripper Margin

Unprintable blank edge of paper on which grippers bear, usually 1/2" or less.

Gutter

In double-sided documents, the combination of the inside margins of facing pages; the gutter should be wide enough to accommodate binding.