1. What is Desktop Publishing? It is the process of using the computer and specific types of software to combine text and graphics to produce documents such as newsletters, brochures, books, etc. Examples of desktop publishing software: –Microsoft Publisher –Adobe Pagemaker –Adobe Illustrator –Adobe QuarkXpress –Adobe InDesign

2. Simple Desktop Publishing Simple desktop publishing can be done in Microsoft Word by using the following tools: –Autoshapes –Drawing –Wordart –Clipart –Borders and shading

3. Where is Desktop Publishing Used? Desktop publishing can be found in any business needing to print all types of communications from billboards to baby announcements to business cards. Desktop publishing and graphic design can make documents look better. But, it's about more than just appearance. Desktop publishing, used properly, enhances visual communication and helps in the process of spreading information of all kinds.

4. Why is Desktop Publishing Important? Desktop Publishing makes it possible to quickly arrange and efficiently produce printed and electronic documents. Desktop publishing software allows the user to rearrange text and graphics on screen, change typefaces, and resize graphics, before finally committing a design to paper.Desktop publishing software

5. How a Desktop Publishing Document is Created There are many processes and procedures but the basic creation of a document involves 6 areas:  Design  Setup  Text  Images  File preparation  Printing

6. Career Outlook for Desktop Publishing The median hourly wage of desktop publishers was $17.60 in May 2010. In projections by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2000-2010, eight of the ten fastest growing occupations are in the computer and technology fields. Desktop publishers are there at number 6 with a projected growth rate of 67% and 25,000 new jobs for Desktop Publishing specialists, making desktop publishing an attractive career field. http://desktoppub.about.com/od/professional/a/2010_outlook.htm