character properties

[/ˈkærɪktər ˈprɑːpərtiz/]
noun
propriedades de caractere
1. In computing and typography, the attributes and characteristics of a text character, such as font, size, color, style, and formatting options
You can modify the character properties in the dialog box to change the font style and size.
Você pode modificar as propriedades de caractere na caixa de diálogo para alterar o estilo e tamanho da fonte.
2. In object-oriented programming, the attributes or data members that define the characteristics of a character object
The character properties include name, age, health, and experience level in the video game.
As propriedades de caractere incluem nome, idade, saúde e nível de experiência no videogame.
3. The inherent qualities, traits, or features that define a person's personality and behavior in literature or storytelling
The writer carefully developed the character properties to make the protagonist believable and relatable.
O escritor desenvolveu cuidadosamente as propriedades do personagem para tornar o protagonista credível e identificável.
In Brazil, 'propriedades de caractere' is primarily a technical term used in software development, graphic design, and IT contexts. In gaming and entertainment industries, 'propriedades do personagem' is more frequently used. In Portugal, the term follows the Portuguese spelling convention with 'carácter' instead of 'caractere'. In the United States, the term is standard in both technical documentation and creative writing discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
character attributescharacter traitscharacter featurestext formatting propertiescharacter specifications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedades de caractere
Standard term used in computing and software documentation
Rio de Janeiro
propriedades do personagem
More common when referring to character traits in storytelling contexts
São Paulo
propriedades de caractere
Tech industry standard usage in business and software contexts
Portugal
propriedades do carácter
Portuguese spelling with 'carácter'; used in both computing and literary contexts

Related Words

formattingtypographyfontcharacter encodingtext attributesobject propertiespersonality traits

Related Idioms & Phrases

build character
show true character
character development
in character
out of character
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