WHAT IS DTP SOFTWARE'S,DESLTOP PUBLICATION,DESKTOP PUBLISHING

DESKTOP PUBLICATION

DTP stands for Desktop Publishing. You use DTP software to produce professional-looking documents such as reports, books, posters or leaflets. DTP software gives you more control over the layout of a page than a word processor and lets you easily integrate graphics into your publications.

 In addition to the features of a word processor you should also expect a desktop publisher to offer you these facilites :

• Page Layout : The ability to define the layout of a page using frames to place text and pictures in.
• Fonts and Styles : A wide range of fonts and styles.
• Drawing Facilities : Some drawing facilities, although these may be limited.
• Importing Pictures and Text : The ability to incorporate pictures and text from other packages into a document.
• Clipart : A library of pictures for you to include in your documents.
• Accurate Positioning : The ability to position objects extremely accurately on the page using guidelines or a grid.

The main features that you can expect to find in a desktop publishing package are described CONTINUE READING