Learn English – “justify” vs. “align” in the context of alignment

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A function offers an option. The value of the option decides if elements in a column are aligned right, aligned left or centered. Is it OK to call this option justify or is only align correct?

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Align is the correct term.

Think of align as a vertical invisible line running down the page. You can align the text left on that invisible line, right on that invisible line or have the text centered on that invisible line.

Justification is a lateral horizontal measurement based on one of two invisible vertical lines - left and right for justified text or left only for unjustified text.

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