page setup

[peɪdʒ ˈsetʌp]
nounpl: page setups
configuração de página
1. A computer function or dialog box that allows users to configure print settings such as paper size, orientation, margins, and headers/footers before printing a document
I need to access the page setup menu to change the paper size from letter to A4.
Preciso acessar o menu de configuração de página para mudar o tamanho do papel de carta para A4.
2. The overall arrangement and formatting specifications of a page in a document, including layout, dimensions, and spacing
The page setup determines how content will be displayed and printed.
A configuração de página determina como o conteúdo será exibido e impresso.
Page setup is a technical term commonly encountered in office and academic settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's primarily used by professionals working with word processors like Microsoft Word and spreadsheet applications like Excel. The term is predominantly used in professional and educational contexts rather than colloquial speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
page configurationprint setupdocument setuplayout settings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração de página
Standard term used in Microsoft Office and most software applications
Rio de Janeiro
configuração de página
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
configuração de página
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
configuração de página
Same terminology used; sometimes 'definições de página' in older versions of software

Related Words

print previewmarginspaper sizeprint settingspage orientationheader and footer

Related Idioms & Phrases

set up a page
configure page settings
adjust the page setup
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