Introduction Research, compare, and contrast different desktop publishing products.
Directions Read the information below and apply what you learn to answer the questions. Key your answers into the spaces provided.
What To Look For If you create many specialized documents, such as flyers and newsletters, you should use software that is created specifically for desktop publishing—such as Microsoft® Publisher.
Seek out desktop publishing software that is “smart,” up to date, and fully compatible with your printer and computer system. Important elements include a wide range of project templates, clipart, images, editing tools, text options, and “extras.” Here are some criteria for comparing desktop publishing software:
Find Information on a Web Site With your teacher’s permission, use a search engine to seek out Web sites that offer comparisons of desktop publishing software. Here are some keywords you might use: compare and publishing program, desktop, software.
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