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Page 1: Design Organisational Documents Using Computers

Design Organisational Documents Using Computers

Desk Top Publishing

12ITVET Information Technologywww.cannedteacher.com

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Definition

• Desktop publishing (also known as DTP) combines a personal computer and page layout software to create publication documents on a computer for publishing

• Uses many keyboard and menu commands of Word Processing

• Has additional formatting, measurement and graphical features than Word Processing

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Features of DTP

• Users create page layouts with text, graphics, photos and other visual elements using software

• QuarkXpress, AdobeInDesign are the Industry leaders used in the workplace for large scale and high quality publishing

• Microsoft Publisher and Apple iWork are used for small business – where printed items are usually printed on a laser or ink jet printer in small volumes

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Uses of DTP

• The term "desktop publishing" is commonly used to describe page layout skills.

• However, the skills and software are not limited to paper and books.

• The same skills and software are often used to create graphics for point of sale displays, promotional items, trade show exhibits, retail package designs, and outdoor signs.

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Historical Development

• Desktop publishing began in 1985 with the introduction of PageMaker software from Aldus and the LaserWriter printer from Apple Computer for the Apple Macintosh computer.

• The ability to create WYSIWYG page layouts on screen and then print pages at crisp 300 dpi resolution was revolutionary for both the typesetting industry as well as the personal computer industry.

• The term "desktop publishing" is attributed to Aldus Corporation founder Paul Brainerd, who sought a marketing catch-phrase to describe the small size and relative affordability of this suite of products in contrast to the expensive commercial phototypesetting equipment of the day.

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Compared to Word Processing

• While desktop publishing software still provides extensive features necessary for print publishing, modern word processors now have publishing capabilities beyond those of many older DTP applications, blurring the line between word processing and desktop publishing.

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Comaring Word Processing

• Increased ability to place text and images accurately in a page layout

• WYSIWYG graphics in high resolution

• Greater Manipulation of type and shapes

• Colour Systems – PANTONE

• The print industry standards for colour definition and reproduction

• Not used to create letters and memos!

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DTP in the Work Place

• Used be graphic designers (not typists)• WYSIWYG environment• Print Industry standard Colour systems• (NOT RGB – CMYK)• Accurate layout• High Resolution Images• Vector Graphics (logos)• Preparation for Printing Presses