Agency Dictionary
Layout
noun
In Portuguese: Layout
DesignWhat does “Layout” mean?
The spatial arrangement and structural distribution of text, images, and visual elements on a printed page or digital screen. It establishes visual order, reading flow, and aesthetic harmony within a composition.
Etymology
From the phrasal verb lay out, "to arrange, to spread out, to display". Lay comes from Old English lecgan, "to cause to lie", from Proto-Germanic lagjan. Out comes from Old English ut. The noun layout appeared in the 19th century for an arrangement or plan in general. Its use in printing and publishing, for the arrangement of text and images on a page, followed in the early 20th century.
Usage note
In design and publishing, layout refers to the spatial arrangement of text, images and white space on a page or screen. In manufacturing, it can mean the physical arrangement of machines in a factory.
Synonyms
- arrangement
- design
- format
- composition
- plan
Word family
- lay
- overlay
Rhymes with
- payout
Usage examples
it will be about the usability; accessibility; user flow; layout
Design.2 - Demystifying UX/UI Design Pt.1
Concept
Source editions
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