text blocks
[/tɛkst blɑks/]
nounpl: text blocks
blocos de texto
1. Sections or chunks of written content grouped together, typically separated from other content by space or formatting
The webpage consists of several text blocks describing the product features.
A página da web consiste em vários blocos de texto descrevendo as características do produto.
2. In programming and design, rectangular areas containing continuous text without interruption
The designer arranged three text blocks in a column layout.
O designer organizou três blocos de texto em um layout de coluna.
3. Continuous passages of text as opposed to lists, tables, or other formats
Instead of bullet points, the author used text blocks to explain the concept.
Em vez de pontos de bala, o autor usou blocos de texto para explicar o conceito.
In both Brazilian and American design culture, 'text blocks' is a common term in web design, UX/UI, and publishing. Brazilian designers increasingly use 'blocos de texto' when discussing responsive design and layout optimization, reflecting the influence of English technical terminology in the digital design field.
Related Idioms & Phrases
wall of text - um muro de texto (referring to large, unbroken text blocks that are difficult to read)
break up the text - dividir o texto (to divide text blocks for better readability)
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