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HARDWARE The hardware needed for desktop publishing depends on the types of documents to be produced and the software package being used: Large-screen monitors allow the user to view an entire page. Clip-Art Software – contains photographs and drawings that can be imported into a document. Image Editing Software – used to modify drawings and photos. Drawing Software – used to create illustrations. Software Programs needed in desktop publishing include: Word processing Software – puts text into printed form.

Page layout programs (software) combines text and graphics on a page. SOFTWARE Desktop publishing uses page layout programs. Desktop publishing requires computer software and hardware.

It can be used to produce advertising fliers, announcements, and newsletters that can reproduced on a copy machine. Using such software allows you to place text in columns and add headlines. Desktop publishing makes it possible to combine text and graphics (photographs and drawings) on the same page. Desktop publishing is the use of a computer and special software to produce publishable documents. Until recently, most publishing was done by large companies. WHAT IS DESKTOP PUBLISHING Publishing is the process of presenting material in printed form. What are some of the advantages of this? Faster Neater Corrections and revisions are easy to make Are there any disadvantages? 06/07/09 Mr. Many students now use computers for assignments such as essays and reports. Tie-In Describe how you use computers at home and school. WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS Monday – Complete Desktop 06/07/09 Mr. KEY TERMS Desktop Publishing Digital Camera Leading Page Layout Programs Publishing Resolution Scanners Typeface 06/07/09 Mr. Describe some of the important factors that must be considered when designing a document. Identify the three main categories of typefaces.

OBJECTIVES Define desktop publishing Identify the software and hardware needed for desktop publishing. This chapter covers the basics of desktop publishing and some of the things that need to be considered when designing a document for publication. Overview Computers have dramatically changed and simplified printing and publishing. Chapter 4 DESKTOP PUBLISHING 06/07/09 Mr.