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Desktop Publishing | First Time Visitors

What You Need to Know About Desktop Publishing

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Desktop Publishing | First Time Visitors
Hi! I'm Jacci, your About Guide to Desktop Publishing. 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, usually publishing them in my blog. 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.

Q&A
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.

Pick Your Path
The table, below, presents several paths to take to learning more about desktop publishing. The basics get you started. Then there are paths that show you all about the software choices, getting started in and maintaining a career in design, and even a path that gives you access to all kinds of templates to help you jumpstart your design projects.

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Explore Every Aspect of Desktop Publishing

Pick Your Path to Desktop Publishing
Get Started:Basic Guidelines and Requirements for Desktop Publishing
Choose Software:Desktop Publishing and Design Software
Tips & Tutorials:How to Do Desktop Publishing
Training, Education, Jobs: Careers in Desktop Publishing
In the Classroom: Back to School With Desktop Publishing
Make Something: Things to Make Using Desktop Publishing
Use Templates: Templates for Print and Web Publishing

Readers Respond: What Kind of Desktop Publishing Do You Do?

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