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Word Processing
Design it word by word. At its most basic level, word processing is typing. However, it generally involves some degree of formatting and may also involve integration of graphics. Learn how to use word processing software in conjunction with or in place of dedicated desktop publishing software.
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Software Tips
These aren't hard-and-fast rules or formulas but they are tried-and-true guidelines that hold true most of the time.
Do Desktop Publishing with Microsoft Word
While Microsoft Word is still first and foremost a word processor, it is frequently used to create publications normally created by page layout programs. For some users, it may be the only desktop publishing tool they need. Designers may cringe at the thought of designing in a word processor, but within reason it is possible.
Don't Do Desktop Publishing with Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is able to create complex layouts for brochures or newsletters that print great to your desktop printer but it is not a true desktop publishing program. More significantly, Microsoft Word is not designed for creating digital files for commercial printing.
OCR - What It Is, How to Do It Better
OCR (Optical Charactor Recognition) is the process of turning a picture of words (such as a scan of a typed letter) into an editable document that you can open and use in your desktop publishing software, word processor, or other text editor.
Word Processing vs. Desktop Publishing
Do you use word processing software, desktop publishing software, or some combination of the two? Explore the similarities and differences.