body text
In documents, "body text" refers to the main content area, excluding supplementary sections like headers and footnotes.
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Definition
B2Writing and Publishing
(general)The main portion of a document, excluding headings, footnotes, and other supplementary parts.
Example
- The body text of the article provides detailed information on the topic.
- Editors often focus on improving the clarity of the body text.
B2Design
(technical)The primary content area of a document, designed for readability with consistent fonts and spacing.
Example
- In web design, the body text should be legible on all devices.
- Choosing the right font for body text can enhance the user experience.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "body text":
double texttext typetext boxparagraph breaktext messagesidebar comment