INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING Presented By: Rubina Gul
Contents: What is DESKTOP PUBLISHING(DTP)? Why DTP instead of word processing? Types of Software Used in Desktop Publishing. Three types of Formats Control in MS Word. Language Tools in MS Word .
DESKTOP PUBLISHING(DTP)
Desktop Publishing is the creation of professional looking, Publication-quality documents with a personal computer and desktop publishing software. DTP is fundamentally a process and is not necessarily dependent on a particular type of software. DTP is really dependent upon the quality of your printer, not the program/software you use.
Use of DTP instead of word processing
Today’s word processors can really be considered word Publisher – just a step below a desktop publisher. In both systems, you can use clip art libraries and draw and paint tools. Additionally, DTP programs will give you additional flexibility in formatting you documents. However, generally. you’ll be able to create great looking documents with either a DTP or word processing program.
Types of Software Used in Desktop Publishing.
Desktop publishing into professional, home, and business categories, there are many types of software closely associated with desktop publishing. Adobe InDesign Microsoft Publisher Quak Xpress
Following Three Formats Control in MS Word. Font & Styles Formatting. Table Formatting. Paragraph Formatting.
Language Tools in MS Word
Following Three Language Tools Spelling Checker. Grammar Checker. Thesaurus.