[Editors] Name that icon

[Marsha Sanders]

I believe "dingbat" is the generic term for this type of graphical element, 
and "finial" describes the position of the dingbat at the end of an article.
Marsha

At 01:57 PM 7/6/2004 -0400, Tom Pixton wrote:
>Typographers use the term "finial" to describe a type ornament at the end 
>of an article. Dingbat is a more recent term, used since the 80's.
>
>At 11:51 AM -0400 7/6/04, William Litant wrote:
>>Quick question - this is driving me nuts. (Or, more nuts than I already 
>>am.) Does anyone recall the design term for a little icon that follows 
>>the last sentence of a print article to signify the end? I know there's a 
>>name for this but it's been too long. Help would be appreciated.
>>
>>Bill Litant
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