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Desktop publishing (DTP) involves creating page designs using specialized software, which has evolved from professional print use in the 80s and 90s to include digital formats today. Various free and paid DTP programs are available, with Microsoft Publisher offering tools for creating diverse publications and emphasizing design principles like emphasis and balance. Key features of MS Publisher include layout control, templates, and design tools for text and images, making it suitable for both print and digital outputs.

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Dtp

Desktop publishing (DTP) involves creating page designs using specialized software, which has evolved from professional print use in the 80s and 90s to include digital formats today. Various free and paid DTP programs are available, with Microsoft Publisher offering tools for creating diverse publications and emphasizing design principles like emphasis and balance. Key features of MS Publisher include layout control, templates, and design tools for text and images, making it suitable for both print and digital outputs.

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DTP

Desk Top Publishing


Strand A- Technology Operation
DTP
• Desktop publishing (DTP) is the production of page
designs with your computer using a special DTP
software that integrates text and images.
• The first DTP software was released in the mid-80s and
desktop-publishing skyrocket from there. In the early
90s desktop publishing had almost completely replaced
previous technologies used for that purpose.
• While in the 80s and 90s desktop publishing was almost
exclusively used by professionals and for print, now it is
also used for digital products, such as e-
books, websites and much more.
• Today, thanks to better devices, faster internet
connections and cloud solutions, basically everyone can
use desktop publishing technology. Some DTP programs
are even available for free online, no installation
needed.
Types of Publishing
Desktop-publishing software can be used to create the layout for a
wide range of different publications, such as:
• newspapers and magazines
• brochures, posters, flyer, leaflets and catalogues
• books and e-books
• PDF
• Web pages
• banner
• newsletter
• design of resume
DTP Free Programs
In addition to professional desktop publishing programs,
there are many free options available online and offline
for those on a budget or just starting out in graphic
design. Examples are
Canva, GIMP, Inkscape, Paint.NET, Pixlr, Sumopaint,
Krita, Gravit, Figma, Vectr, LibreOffice Draw,
Draw.io, Scribus, MS-Word etc.
The best Desktop Publishing (DTP) paid
programs

• Adobe InDesign
• QuarkXPress
• CorelDRAW
• Microsoft Publisher
• Affinity Publisher
• Lucidpress (Marq)
• Canva Pro
• Page Plus
• Swift Publisher
• PageStream
• VivaDesigner
Top uses of DTP Software-
• Graphics Design
• Career Assistance
• Education
• Business
• Crafts and personal projects
MS-Publisher
• Microsoft Publisher is a program designed to help you
create publications, or documents that you can print and distribute.
• Publisher offers templates and other tools to help you create a variety of
publications, including brochures, newsletters, business cards,
and menus.
• Publisher offers a work environment that makes it easy to work with
documents in a variety of sizes and shapes. It also has a larger variety of
tools to help you arrange and align text, images, and other objects within
the page margins.
Key Features of MS-Publisher
Desktop Publishing:
• Publisher excels at layout and design, allowing you to create
professional-looking publications like brochures, flyers, newsletters,
and more.
• It offers precise control over text, images, and other design elements.
Templates:
• Publisher provides a wide range of pre-designed templates, making it
easy to get started with various projects.
Design Tools:
• It includes tools for working with text, images, shapes, and colors,
enabling you to create custom designs.
Printing and Sharing:
• Publisher is designed for creating print-ready publications, but you
can also export designs in various formats, including PDF, which can
be used in digital presentations.
Design Tools
Text and Typography Tools:
• Publisher offers a wide range of text formatting options, including font selection, size
adjustment, and text effects, allowing users to create visually engaging text layouts
Image Handling:
• The software provides tools for inserting, resizing, and cropping images, as well as
applying various image effects
Page Layout and Design Options:
• Users can customize page sizes, margins, and layouts to suit their specific needs. Master
pages allow for consistent design elements across multiple pages
Shape and Object Tools:
• Publisher includes tools for creating and manipulating shapes and objects, enabling
users to add visual elements to their publication
Design Principles
• Design differs from art in that it has to have a purpose.
Visually, this functionality is interpreted by making sure
an image has a center of attention, a point of focus.
• Graphic design, like any discipline, adheres to strict
rules that work beneath the surface to make the work
stable and balanced. If the design is missing that
balance, it will be weak and ineffective.
7 design principles
The principles of design are the rules you must follow to create
an effective and attractive design composition.
The fundamental principles of design are:
1. Emphasis,
2. Balance and Alignment,
3. Contrast,
4. Repetition,
5. Proportion,
6. Movement and
7. White Space.
Questions
1. What is DTP?
2. What are some of the features of MS Publisher?
3. List some design principles to be considered while
designing?
4. Compare desktop publishing in MS Publisher and other
tools such as InDesign. Which tool would you prefer
to use in future?

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