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Italian term or phrase:	segnatura in ottavi
English translation:	octavo signature
Entered by:	David Russi

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1:35pm Jun 15, 2007

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Italian term or phrase: segnatura in ottavi

I am proofreading a user manual for a software for the publishing sector.

Questa opzione permette di modificare il numero di fogli per segnatura.
Ad esempio, se si volesse impostare una segnatura in ottavi basterà
aggiungere la stringa...

Given that segnatura is papermark (right??), what should I use for ottavi? I think I know what they are talking about (parts of the page??), but I don't have a clue on how to translate it and the translator left it in Italian!

Thank you all colleagues

Valeria

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octavo signature

Explanation:
signature:
The name given to a printed sheet once it has been folded; often 32 pages.
www.bookmasters.com/services/printglossary.htm

# Description of the size of a book: about 9.75 inches high (8mo).
www.trussel.com/books/glossary.htm

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David Russi
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octavo signature

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octavo signature

Explanation:
signature:
The name given to a printed sheet once it has been folded; often 32 pages.
www.bookmasters.com/services/printglossary.htm

# Description of the size of a book: about 9.75 inches high (8mo).
www.trussel.com/books/glossary.htm

Reference: http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/bookarts...

David Russi
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Thanks a lot David!!

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Italian: segnatura in ottavi

English translation: octavo signature