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Kerning
In typesetting, subtracting space between two characters, making them closer together.
Key
To code copy to a dummy by means of symbols, usually letters. Insertions are sometimes keyed in like manner.
Keyboard
The input device to input information directly into a typesetter, computer, workstation or, as a stand-alone unit, to record it on paper or magnetic tape.
Keyline
In artwork, an outline drawing of finished art to indicate the exact shape, position and size for such elements as half tones line sketches, etc.
Kilobyte (KB)
1,000 bytes.
Kraft:
A paper or board containing wood pulp made by the sulphate process. In its natural state kraft is dark brown but may be bleached white to provide bleached kraft papers.