paai4 baan2排版
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Definition
To typeset, lay out, or design the arrangement of text and images on a page.
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How it's used
While originally referring to physical movable type, this term is now almost exclusively used for digital layout design in software like Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Word. It focuses on the visual arrangement of elements rather than just the act of typing text. Professionals often use it as a noun to refer to the final layout itself.
Examples
This manuscript took a long time to typeset.
Remember to leave some space when you are typesetting.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 編輯, which refers to editing the content of the text itself. 排版 is strictly about the visual presentation and spatial arrangement of the content.
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