Format
Format is the way that something is organised or set out
In a magazine this could include the way the magazine looks
for example, the logo, size of the magazine or cover lines.
The format will give the overall feel.
Formula
The formula (editorial content) is what is inside the magazine.
Formula will include the photographic styles, illustrations,
the magazine departments and the articles.
Frame
The frame is the kind of margins that are used. Some magazines
use different margin sizes, but other magazines might change
the margin size. Margins are usually used in a magazine for
consistency.
Function
In a magazine, the function is presenting the overall message
and aim.