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Desktop Publishing
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- 1Desktop 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.Text can be imported from a word processing packaging or typed directly into the DTP package.
- 2*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.The text and graphics are combined within the DTP package and inserted into a predetermined grid layout. Elements can be cropped or manipulated to best fit the page layout and add visual impact.
- 3Advantages 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 detailDisadvantages for DTP:
There are few as some relate to computer use;
*The need to regularly invest in new software and hardware and the consequent re-training needed
*Incompatibility between different software file types and computer systems
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- A-Levels Graphical Products AS (Computer-generated graphics) Flashcards on Desktop Publishing, created by Poppy Venables on 13/05/2013.
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