What are orphans and widows in layout editing?

The terms orphan and widow denote in layout editing displaced lines of text disrupting readability and the visual flow of a book.

An orphan is defined as the last line of a paragraph that gets stationed at the bottom of a page while the rest is seen on the next page. A widow is a lone line that appears on a new page-way completely detached from the previous paragraph. Such formatting issues can create an unprofessional look for a book besides making it impossible for readers. Book editing service in UK deals with such scenarios by changing line spacing, text flowing, and page endings to have a smooth and professional layout. Formatting appropriately also helps to sustain uniformity making the book more appealing and reader-friendly.