Word Processing & Desktop Publishing Software Business Computer Technology Curriculum Guide 2003

Advantages of Using DTP Software There is more control over the way text is arranged and formatted. DTP can be used to bring lots of different files together on the same document. You can import images into a DTP document from a scanner, graphics from a drawing package, frames from a video camera and text from a word processor.

Uses of DTP Software Brochures Business Cards Flyers Letterhead Newsletters Newspapers

DTP Terms Word Processing- Using the computer to create, edit, proofread, format, and print documents. Desktop Publishing (DTP)- The use of a personal computer as an inexpensive production system for creating typeset-quality text and graphics.

DTP Terms Alignment- The way multiple lines of text line up along the left margin, the right margin, or both margins. (see examples on subsequent slides) Justification- The alignment of multiple lines of text along the left margin, the right margin, or both margins. The term justification often is used to refer to full justification, or the alignment of text along both margins.

All text is lined up at the left margin creating a smooth left margin. This results in a ragged or rough right margin. Left Align, Left Justify, or Flush Left

The left and right margin are both ragged or rough. Spacing is equal from the left and right margin. Center Align or Center Justify

The left margin is ragged or rough in this alignment. All lines of text end at the same point on the right margin resulting in a smooth right margin. Right Align, Right Justify, or Flush Right

All lines start at the same position on the left margin resulting in a smooth left margin. o All lines, that reach the right margin, end at the same position resulting in a smooth right margin. Spacing is adjusted by the computer to make this happen. Justify or Full Justify

DTP Terms Font or Typeface- One complete collection of letters, punctuation marks, numbers, and special characters with a consistent and identifiable typeface, weight, posture, and type size. (examples: Times New Roman or Arial) Point- In typography, a fundamental unit of measurement. (72 points = approximately 1 inch) Type Size- The size of a font, measured in points from the top of the tallest letter to the bottom of the lowest letter.

DTP Terms Formatting- In a document, formatting includes margins, the font and alignment used for text, headers, footers, page numbering, and the way that numbers are displayed. (setting up the document) Editing- The process of updating a word processing/DTP document to correct spelling, layout issues, and other items to make the document visually appealing.

DTP Terms Orientation- The vertical or horizontal setup of the printed page. Portrait- The default printing orientation for a page of text in which the height of the page is greater than the width. Landscape- A page layout in which text and/or graphics are printed across the long edge of the page.

DTP Terms Word Wrap- A feature that causes the word processor to force all text to fit within the defined margins. When you fill one line with text, the word processor automatically jumps to the next line. You do not have to press enter at the end of each line. WYSIWYG- Acronym for what-you-see-is-what-you-get, meaning items are printed as they appear on the screen.

DTP Terms Templates- A document that includes the text needed to create standardized documents. (examples: résumé, calendars, letters)