printdirectives

noun

UK /ˈprɪnt dɪˈrɛktɪvz/

US /ˈprɪnt dɪˈrɛktɪvz/

Print directives are special instructions that tell a computer or printer how to print something.

The teacher added print directives so the worksheet would print on both sides of the paper.

SYNONYMS

print instructions printing commands print settings print rules

RELATED WORDS

printer document formatting output command

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Codes in a document that control how text or images appear when printed.

The print directives made the title bold and centered on the page.

3. Orders given to a printing machine or service about a print job.

The print directives told the shop to use blue ink.

4. Hidden commands in a file that a printer reads before printing.

The programmer checked the print directives to fix the layout.