If your page layout needs are mostly short or single-page creatives then the
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite may be all the desktop publishing power you need. Or, pair it up with almost any page layout program.
- Print Publishing: With the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 you could use CorelDRAW for basic page layout. Additionally, the suite includes image editing, lots of clip art, and several useful utilities.
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Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X4 is a similar suite geared toward technical illustration.
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- Long Document Publishing: An alternative to Adobe or Quark for long, complex documents is Corel Ventura 10. Just add any Corel graphics suite.
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Corel + Other Page Layout Options
- Business Publishing: Team one of the Corel graphics suites with Microsoft Office Publisher.
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- Professional Publishing: Use any of the Corel graphics suites with Adobe InDesign (Buy Direct) or QuarkXPress (Compare Prices).
- Low-Cost Publishing: Combine one of the Corel graphics programs with Serif PagePlus X3.
(Buy Direct) - Print + Web Publishing: Anyone looking for a low-cost print and Web publishing solution should take a look at The Print Shop Design Suite Professional Edition. It combines professional page layout with a Web design tool, image editing, and PDF tools. And, it includes CorelDRAW vector graphics tools.
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Also...
- Pro Painting: For professional digital imaging, Corel Painter X has digital painting, sketching, and illustration tools.
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- Casual Painting: Get a less expensive Painter version geared to home users with Corel Painter Essentials 4. In her review, Guide Sue Chastain says that it "provides a satisfying set of tools and effects for exploring digital art without overwhelming the user with too many options."
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