COMPUTER FORM 4 TOPIC 4: DESKTOP PUBLISHING

TYPES OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE

 Desk top publishing software can be classified into two broad categories which are:

1. Graphic – based:   These are specifically developed to edit and format graphic objects such as picture and victor drawings.
2. Layout – based: These are specifically developed to create different page layout designs for text and pictures.

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a)Newsletter
A newsletter is a periodically distributed publication generally with one main topic that is of interest to its subscribers (e.g. institutions, business firm, government agency etc.)
b)Brochures
A brochure (also referred to as a pamphlet) is a type of leaflet. Is a publication with brief necessary information addressing a particular institute e.g. School.
c)Flyers
A flyer (also spelled flier or called a circular, handbill or leaflet) is a single-page leaflets with information for advertising an organization, event, service, or other activity. Flyers are typically used by institute, individuals or businesses to promote their products or services. They are in form of mass marketing or small scale, community communication
d)Business cards
Business cards are cards bearing business information about a company or individual. They are shared during formal introductions as a convenience and a memory aid. A business card typically includes the giver’s name, company affiliation (usually with a logo) and contact information such as street addresses, telephone number(s), fax number and e-mail addresses; website
e) Postcard
A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelop

f) Calendar
A calendar is a system of organizing days for social ,religious, commercial, or administrative purposes

g) Label
A label is a piece of paper, polymer, cloth, metal, or other metal affixed affixed to a container or article, on which is printed a legend , information concerning the brand name ,product incredient and contacts e.t.c. A label may also be printed directly on the container or article.
h)Banner
A banner id flag or other piece of cloth bearing a symbol, logo, slogan or other message to be displayed so that the stakeholder concerned with the message to informed
i) Advertisements
Advertisement is a form of communication used to persuade an audience (viewers, readers or listener)to take a certain matter. Intention of advertising is to drive consumer behavior with respect to commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising are also common
j) Greetings card
Is a illustrated publication, folded card featuring an expression of friendship or other relationship. Although greeting cards are given on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feeling.

Graphic Design
Involves the creative process of coming up with the concept and ideas and arrangements for visually communicating a specific message. It involves designing of objects, images, pictures in the different shape and colors to suit the needs of users.

Creating a publication
Creating a publication with a publication wizard

• On the File menu, click New.
• In the New Publication
  task pane (task pane: A window within an Office application that provides commonly used commands. Its location and small size allow you to use these commands while still working on your files.), under New from a design, do one of the following:
  • To create a publication that you want to print, click Publications for Print. Then, under Publications for Print, click the type of publication you want to create.
  • To create a Web site or a publication you plan to send as an e-mail message, click Web Sites and E-mail. Then click Web Sites or E-mail, and click the type of publication you want.

   

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• In the Preview Gallery, click the design you want.
• Do any of the following:
  • To change the publication’s overall design, click Publication Designs in the task pane.
  • To change the publication’s color scheme, click Color Schemes in the task pane.
  • To change the publication’s font scheme, click Font Schemes in the task pane.
  • If you are creating a Web page, newsletters, or catalog, to change page content options, click Page Content.
  • Change or select any additional options in the task pane for the type of publication you have created.

   

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• In your publication, replace the placeholder text and pictures with your own or with other objects.
• On the File menu, click Save As.
• In the Save as box, select the folder where you want to save the new publication.
• In the File name box, type a name for your publication.
• In the Save as type box, select Publisher Files.
• Click Save.

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Creating a publication from a design set

• On the File menu, click New.
• In the New Publication
  task pane (task pane: A window within an Office application that provides commonly used commands. Its location and small size allow you to use these commands while still working on your files.), under New from a design, click Design Sets.
• In the task pane, select the design set you want.
• In the Preview Gallery, click the type of publication you want.
• Do any of the following:
  • To change the publication’s overall design, click Publication Designs in the task pane.
  • To change the publication’s color scheme, click Color Schemes in the task pane.
  • To change the publication’s font scheme, click Font Schemes in the task pane.
  • If you are creating a Web page, newsletters, or catalog, to change page content options, click Page Content.
  • Change or select any additional options in the task pane for the type of publication you have created.

   

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• In your publication, replace the placeholder text and pictures with your own or with other objects.
• On the File menu, click Save As.
• In the Save as box, select the folder where you want to save the new publication.
• In the File name box, type a name for your publication.
• In the Save as type box, select Publisher Files.
• Click Save.

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Creating a publication based on an existing one

1. On the File menu, click New.
2. In the New Publication
   task pane (task pane: A window within an Office application that provides commonly used commands. Its location and small size allow you to use these commands while still working on your files.), under New, click From existing publication.
3. Click the publication you want to use as the basis for your new publication.
4. Click Create New.
5. Make the changes you want to create a new publication.
6. On the File menu, click Save As.
7. In the Save as box, select the folder where you want to save the new publication.
8. In the File name box, type a new name for your publication.
9. In the Save as type box, select Publisher Files.
10. Click Save.

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Creating a publication from a blank page

• On the File menu, click New.
• In the New Publication
  task pane (task pane: A window within an Office application that provides commonly used commands. Its location and small size allow you to use these commands while still working on your files.), under New, do one of the following:
  • To create a publication you want to print, click Blank Print Publication.
  • To create a Web page, click Blank Web Page.

   

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• In your publication, add text, pictures, and any other objects you want.
• On the File menu, click Save As.
• In the Save as box, select the folder where you want to save the new publication.
• In the File name box, type a name for your publication.
• In the Save as type box, select Publisher Files.
• Click Save.

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