Desktop publishing (DTP) combines the features of word processing, graphic design and printing all in one package. Here are some features of the simplified DTP process for producing a page layout.

*Illustrations or graphics can be created within a specialised package, uploaded from a camera or scanned and manipulation as required.
*A proof copy of the page layout can be printed in colour for evaluation and/or modification.

Advantages of DTP:
*Text and image manipulation
*Wide availability of typefaces
*Graphics tools available
*Page layout grid and guides can be easily added on screen (invisible when printed)
*Cut and paste facility to alter page layouts
*Ability to zoom in and out for attention to detail