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Creative Glossary > Graphic Design > Bleed

Term Details
Term:	Bleed
Subcategory:	Technical
Definition:	In graphic design, to bleed refers to a design element that reaches to the edge of the page. In order to print a bleed, the item is printed on paper that is bigger in size than the item being printed. Once printed, the paper is trimmed to accommodate the bleed.

Referring Terms

Bleeding (painting) Lake Toner Halation

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