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What You Need to Know About Desktop Publishing

Hi! I'm Jacci, your About Guide to Desktop Publishing. That's my picture at the top of the page. You can read my bio to learn more about who I am. I write feature articles and tutorials about desktop publishing. I also gather links to other sites that have articles, tutorials, and important information on specific aspects of desktop publishing. There is a lot of information on this site about desktop publishing, graphic design, typography, and related topics. Let me help you find what you're looking for.

Students, The Curious
I've put together answers to your frequently asked questions about what desktop publishing is, when it was invented, and why it is important. Get answers to What is desktop publishing? When was desktop publishing invented? and more.

How to Do Desktop Publishing
First, if you need software, get the answer to the frequently asked question What is the best software for desktop publishing? before proceeding to the tutorials. This entire site is devoted to providing the tutorials and other resources needed to learn desktop publishing. There are 10 broad categories of software and non-software tutorials to help you in your quest to learn how to do desktop publishing. These broad categories include tutorials for the beginner as well as the more experienced designer. They are:

1. Graphic Design Tutorials
2. Desktop Publishing Tutorials
3. Web Publishing Tutorials
4. Design Projects - Tutorials by Document Type
5. Scanning Tutorials
6. Graphics Tutorials
7. Typography Tutorials
8. Software Tutorials
9. Prepress/File Preparation Tutorials
10. Printing Methods & Tutorials

For a more step-by-step approach — for all skill levels, but especially beginners — to how to do desktop publishing, try the Desktop Publishing Courses available both online and via email from this site.

Things You Need to Do Desktop Publishing
Design is about ideas and concepts. But to turn those ideas into reality, you need the right tools.

• Hardware and Software are the first requirement.

• Other Key Supplies needed for desktop publishing are books, fonts, graphics, templates, and paper.

• Extras that are often useful include charts, online gadgets, and tools such as rulers and kits.

There are 9 categories of tools and supplies that make up the bulk of things you need to do desktop publishing.

Careers in Graphics and Design
I have articles and employment sites to assist in your desktop publishing job search or explore resources devoted to starting, running, and growing a freelance desktop publishing business. See the Career A-Z index for a complete listing of freelance and employment resources.

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Don't see what you need? Dig into Everything About Desktop Publishing found through the A-Z and topic index pages.

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