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| (DTP), Software used mainly to produce publications. Also, the process of using desktop-publishing software to produce publications. |
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| In desktop publishing, software used to combine various source documents into a coherent, visually appealing publication. |
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| In desktop publishing, the articles, chapters, drawings, maps, charts, and photographs that are to appear in publication. Usually produces with standard word processors and graphic programs. |
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| The space between letter pairs in documents |
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| The spacing between lines of text |
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| The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product. |
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| A desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color. Conrast with spot color. |
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| Typeset-quality pages, ready to be photographed and printed. |
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| In desktop publishing, the pages that control the general layout of the document. |
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| (PDF), Allows documents of all types to be stored, viewed, or modified on any Windows or Macintosh computer, making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow. |
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| A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of a book. |
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| Uses of Desktop Publishing (DTP) |
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| To make: brochures, fliers, newsletters, menus, forms, and things needing to be frequently changed. |
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| Advantages of Desktop Publishing |
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| Saves printing cost after the initial software purchase, save time traveling back and forth to a printer, reduces the number of publication errors, and allows more people to publish |
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| (RTF), a standard formalized by Microsoft for specifying the formatting of documents. |
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| Disadvantages of electronic media |
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| paper is easier on the eyes, can be read anywhere without charge/batteries, can be written of highlighted on, and books are more aesthetically pleasing. |
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| Rules of thumb for Desktop Publishing |
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| Plan before you publish (know your limitations), use appropriate fonts, use consistent style, view document through the reader's eyes,and learn from the masters |
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