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Body text

A multi-line text area intended to be read continuously

A multi-line text area intended to be read continuously.

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Body text · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.

A phrase to start with

Adds a multi-line body-text area to the image.

Appearance and effects

Multiple lines of text appear as an area for continuous reading.

Visual traits

  • multiple lines
  • continuous text area

Expected changes

  • A multi-line text area for continuous reading is more likely to appear

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Body text is a multi-line text area intended to be read continuously. It does not determine language, content, typeface, length, columns, medium, or legibility quality.

In more detail

It concerns an area of text read in sequence. It is distinct from a short caption, emphasized display lettering, and a heading.

Includes

  • A multi-line text area intended for continuous reading

Excludes

  • Language, content, typeface, length, columns, medium, or legibility quality

What this does not imply

  • Language, content, typeface, length, columns, medium, or legibility quality

Variability

Line count, position, width, and text appearance can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it as multi-line text for continuous reading

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify language, content, typeface, and columns separately

Typical uses

  • Add a body-text area to an image

Possible failure modes

  • It becomes fixed as a short caption or decorative heading

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