Desktop publishing (DTP) is the creation of professional-quality documents using a personal computer and desktop publishing software. DTP allows users to layout text, images, and other artwork to produce materials like resumes, newsletters, flyers, and banners. While word processors can also be used to make documents, DTP programs provide more flexibility in formatting. Before starting a DTP project, users should consider their audience, objectives, and publication cycle from planning to finalizing the document. When designing layouts, guidelines like limiting fonts, font sizes, clutter, and graphics can help ensure the output looks professional.

2. What is DESKTOP PUBLISHING(DTP)?
Desktop Publishing is the creation of professional looking,
Publication-quality documents with a personal computer and
desktop publishing software. DTP is fundamentally a
process and is not necessarily dependent on a particular type
of software. DTP is really dependent upon the quality of
your printer, not the program/software you use.

3. Why DTP instead
of word processing?
Today’s word processors can really be considered word
Publisher – just a step below a desktop publisher. In both
systems, you can use clip art libraries and draw and paint
tools. Additionally, DTP programs will give you additional
flexibility in formatting you documents. However, generally.
you’ll be able to create great looking documents with either
a DTP or word processing program.

4. What can I do with DTP
Desktop publishing software gives you the ability to produce
high- quality documents in a variety of sizes, styles and
formats. Art work, with out the help of professional artist,
typesetters, or graphic designer. Using DTP ca create:
•Resumes
•Newsletters
•Flyers
•Banners
•Invoices
•Almost anything can be done in Desktop Publishing

5. Desktop Publishing Planning
Before you begin a DTP project, consider the following :
 Audience
Theme
Gaining attention
Objectives
Publication Cycle
Idea/plan
Draft
Edit/revise
Final
Publish

6. Design and Layout
Layout guidelines to help assure you produce a professional
document .
 Use no more than three fonts(letter style} per document. Too
much variety confuses the reader
Select appropriate letter size(10-point, 12 point, etc.)
depending upon your audience and objectives.
Avoid too much clutter on each page. Aim for at least 50%
which includes spacing between lines and margins or borders.
 Keep graphics to a reasonable number and quality. Maker
your graphics meaningful. Again, consider your audience.
Don’t overemphasize? Too many special effect emphasizes
nothing.
Look at other documents that are similar to what you want to
create.

7. Design and Layout
Layout guidelines to help assure you produce a professional
document .
 Use no more than three fonts(letter style} per document. Too
much variety confuses the reader
Select appropriate letter size(10-point, 12 point, etc.)
depending upon your audience and objectives.
Avoid too much clutter on each page. Aim for at least 50%
which includes spacing between lines and margins or borders.
 Keep graphics to a reasonable number and quality. Maker
your graphics meaningful. Again, consider your audience.
Don’t overemphasize? Too many special effect emphasizes
nothing.
Look at other documents that are similar to what you want to
create.