Guttering

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: Prevents text from being obscured or lost in the binding. GUTTERING

The gutter ensures that text doesn't disappear into the "fold" (the spine) of a bound document. Gutter highlights how-to - Technical Support - Sublime

In publishing and design, the is the crucial extra space added to the inside margin of a layout to account for binding. 📖 The "Gutter" in Text & Publishing 📖 The "Gutter" in Text & Publishing Beyond

Beyond physical books, the term is used in digital layouts to manage "white space."

: Thicker books require deeper gutters (wider margins) because the bulk of the pages prevents the book from opening flat.

: In software like Word or Google Docs, you use "mirror margins" so the gutter stays on the inside edge of every page. 🛠️ The "Gutter" in Digital Design & Code