Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program similar to PowerPoint that allows users to create publications like flyers, newsletters, and certificates. It contains templates to choose from and tools to format pages, insert pictures and clipart, and add borders and captions. The instructor recommends using the rulers and print preview to layout and check publications before printing.

1. Microsoft Publisher Instructor: Syed Abedi ETT 229 Fall 2009

2. Microsoft Publisher Program very similar to PowerPoint Desktop Publishing – the creation of a variety of published materials using a personal computer

3. Parts of Publisher Title bar Menu bar Tool bar Task Pane Rulers Status Bar Page Area Page Numbers

4. Publication Options Templates (lot to choose from) Choosing the appropriate one Audience Setting Topic/Event Major Teacher Applications Flyers Newsletters Award Certificates

5. More Options Format Publication Pages Options Color Schemes Font Schemes Insert Picture/Clipart (Same as PowerPoint) Caption BorderArt Right Click on Picture -> Format Object -> BorderArt

6. Tools Word Art Text Box Auto Shapes Insert Picture

7. Recommendations Watch for Rulers Use Print Preview