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GLOSSARY
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS PDL REFERENCE
GLOSSARY-23
type style
Italic, condensed, bold, and other variations of typeface that form a
type family.
UCS
Universal Character Set. Printer feature that permits the use of a
variety of character
upload
To copy files from a remote peripheral device to a host. LPS files are
not copied to the host because one of the LPS functions is to store
files for the host.
utility program
General-purpose program that performs activities, such as initializing
a disk or sorting, which are not specific to any application.
validation
Process of testing a system’s ability to meet performance objectives
by measuring and monitoring its performance in a live environment.
variable
Information of a changeable nature which is merged with a standard
or a repetitive document to create specialized or personalized
versions of that document.
variable data
Variable data is not a part of a form design. It varies from page to
page.
variable text
Text of changing nature, such as various names and addresses
combined with a form letter to make a complete document.
virtual page
Page area selected by a forms designer for printing.
warning message
System-issued message indicating that an error has been
encountered even though the program has not failed.
weight
Characteristic of type determined by how light or dark it appears.
wildcard
Part of a command (* symbol, / symbol, ? symbol) that represents a
category for which the possible options are requested.
wildcarding
In a command, calling out a general category rather than a specific
item within that category. The purpose of wildcarding is to generate
the options within the given category.
window
In the PC UI, the graphic display object that allows you to select
options and enter information.
write
To record data in memory or an external storage medium.
write protection
Data protection feature implemented on magnetic media (for
example floppy disk, 9-track tape) to prevent stored data from being
modified, written over, or erased.