Dialectal variations
The use of the terms "marker" and "felt-tipped pen" varies significantly among different parts of the world. This is because most English dialects contain words for particular types of marker, often generic brand names, but there are no such terms in widespread international use. Marker types include:
Large-tip markers, typically used for writing on non-paper surfaces.;
Medium-tip markers, typically used by children for colouring in.;
Fine-tip markers, typically used for writing on paper.;
Wide-tip markers, typically used for highlighting text that is already present on paper. (This device is usually called a highlighter.);
In Australia, the term "marker" usually refers only to large-tip markers, and the term "felt-tip pen" usually refers only to fine-tip markers. A medium-tip marker used for colouring in is called a texta. "Texta" is actually a brand name which has become generic. In parts of Australia, the word "texta" sometimes refers to a large-tip permanent marker (this usage is attested in South Australia), and in parts of Australia, the word "texta" sometimes refers to a fine-tip marker (this usage is attested in Western Australia). Also known in Queensland as a Niko pens.
"Magic Marker" (trademark of BIC Corporation, Milford CT, Clichy France; formerly owned by Crayola/Binney&Smith/Hallmark; formerly Magic Marker Industries NJ/PA/DE; formerly Speedry Products Inc NY) and "Sharpie" are both brand names used for marker pens in Canada and the United States of America; however the term "Magic Marker" is sometimes used to refer to "reveal markers" for "magic picture books" where the colors of a picture are revealed by a colorless marker. Sharpie, in particular, is often used to refer to permanent markers used for labeling. Sharpie is also used in New Zealand, but the most dominant word used would be Vivid which is a generecised word.
Fine-tip markers are referred to as 'sketch-pens' in India.
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