Desktop publishing methods provide more control over design, layout, and typography than word processing. ĭesktop publishing often requires the use of a personal computer and WYSIWYG page layout software to create documents for either large-scale publishing or small-scale local multifunction peripheral output and distribution - although non-WYSIWYG systems such as TeX and LaTeX are also used, especially in scientific publishing. This technology allows individuals, businesses, and other organizations to self-publish a wide variety of content, from menus to magazines to books, without the expense of commercial printing. Desktop publishing is also the main reference for digital typography. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic-quality text and images comparable to traditional typography and printing. It was first used almost exclusively for print publications, but now it also assists in the creation of various forms of online content. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)ĭesktop publishing ( DTP) is the creation of documents using page layout software on a personal ('desktop') computer. ( March 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. This article possibly contains original research.
