Translation guide
A control character or command that advances paper or a display to the top of the next page or form. In computing and printing contexts, it is typically rendered as a specific escape sequence or keyboard shortcut.
The ASCII control character (0x0C) or its representation in code, escape sequences, or keyboard shortcuts.
The standard katakana loanword for 'form feed'. Used in technical documentation, programming contexts, and printer settings.
The actual mechanical action of advancing continuous paper to the top of the next page, often using a button on a printer.
In modern computing, 'form feed' is rarely encountered by end users. It is mostly seen in programming (e.g., escape sequence \f), legacy printer commands, or plain text processing. When explaining to a Japanese speaker, フォームフィード is universally understood in technical circles, while 改ページ is more common in office software contexts.
When this printer receives a form feed, it automatically advances to the next page.
Literally 'page break'. Often used in word processing and printing contexts to refer to a manual or automatic page break, which can be triggered by a form feed.
To insert a page break in the document, press Ctrl+L.
Abbreviation used in technical specifications, code comments, or printer command languages. Often pronounced as individual letters.
In this code, FF represents the form feed character.
General term for paper feed or advancing paper. In context, it can refer to the form feed function, especially on printer control panels.
Pressing the paper feed button advances the paper to the top of the next page.
Literally 'page break feed'. A more specific term for the form feed action, though less common than 用紙送り.
Executing a form feed moves the printer to the top of the next page.