1. DTP- INTRODUCTION DTP stands for Desktop Publishing
Publishing is the process of producing publications like newspapers, cards, pamphlets, pictures, calendars, books etc.
Desktop publishing therefore refers to the process of producing publications like newspapers, books etc. using a special desktop publishing software
The word desktop means that all the publishing processes can now be done a desk in the office or at home using a personal computer.
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2. DTP- INTRODUCTION Role of DTP – Software
Designing a publication layout
Inserting graphics to the publication
Editing a publication
Formatting a publication
Printing a publication
Saving a publication etc.
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3. DTP- INTRODUCTION Examples of DTP – software Adobe PageMaker
Microsoft Publisher
QuarkXpress
Adobe InDesign
Ventura
Serif PagePlus
Apple Page2 etc.
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4. DTP- INTRODUCTION Questions on topic Define the following terms
Desktop publishing
DTP Software
List any two examples of DTP –Software
What is the role of DTP – programs
State the advantages of DTP – software over Word processors
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