What is desktop publishing and why is it important? According to www.dicitionary.com, desktop publishing is the design and production of publications by means of specialized software enabling a microcomputer to generate typeset-quality text and graphics (Collins, 2012). In other words it’s a means of producing quality publications with computer software. In my opinion, Abode InDesign is the best program to use when completing the process of desktop publishing. Adobe InDesign allows designers to successfully create publications with ease of mind. Abilities such as various layout options, changeable workspace options and ability to export files to .SWF and .EPUB format for digital publications makes Adobe InDesign my top pick for desktop publishing.
Adobe InDesign was released in 1999 as the successor of the most valued program Page Maker. The new and improved features make publication designing more fun and easier for designers worldwide. When creating any publication the first thing to determine is the media and the layout for the publication. By knowing which size and what the publication is going to apply to, the design process can be determined. With InDesign, new features like liquid design allows users to form a publication and have the ability automatically adjust content when you create an alternate layout with a different size or orientation. This saves time on reformatting the entire publication with a few simple clicks of the mouse. Other settings like alternate layout can be used if a user needs different page sizes for print or digital publishing within the same document. It can be used when you need the page to toggle between horizontal and vertical layout for devices like tablets and phones. The setting will automatically configure all content to the changed state. With the use of a master page, users can setup a guide for the entire publication. For