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Desktop Publishing Software Tutorials

Desktop publishing is the use of the computer and specialized software to create documents for desktop or commercial printing. Those specialized programs are primarily page layout software, but can also include word processing, graphics software, and creative printing or home publishing software.

Learn how desktop publishing or page layout software works. Get software tutorials for Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress, and other popular desktop publishing software programs.

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Learn How to Use Desktop Publishing Software
Desktop publishing software doesn't work in the same way as word processing software. It's different from graphics software. From setting up a basic document to complicated arrangements of text and graphics, learn how to use desktop publishing software by following this step-by-step plan.
Getting to Know Your Desktop Publishing Software
How many features do you use? How well do you know your desktop publishing tools? Much of today's desktop publishing software has more bells and whistles and nifty features than most of us will ever need or use.
Adobe InDesign Basics Course
This free InDesign course covers the basics of Adobe InDesign CS. Learn about the course requirements, instructor(s), and format here or pick from the list of InDesign course lessons
Page Layout Software
Of all the types of software, page layout software is the key component of a desktop publishing system. The primary purpose of page layout software is to make it easy to combine text and graphics to create publications.
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