Graphic Design Navigation
 

May 15, 2008
E-mail this page Have Questions?
Google
 
 
     

Lots More Articles
Where you are:
      » Home   » Equipment

What Can Page-layout Programs Do?
Pman thinkingage layout programs, such as QuarkXPress, PageMaker and the (more recent) InDesign, are the programs that can bring a project all together. These programs are where you can layout pages of a catalog, newsletter or brochure.

You can either import text from a word-processing program or type the text directly into a page-layout document. From there, you can resize the text and choose the typestyle you wish to use. Along the same lines, you can import images (included in graphic files) into this document and place them wherever you like.

When the project is completed, this document is essentially the finished project that will be used to print (either on your local printer or to give to your printing vendor) your project. Though you'll need to include all of the image files and font files associated with this project, it is the page-layout program document that is "drawing on" the resources of all of these pieces to create the finished product.

In a page-layout program, you can do things like:

  • Create single or multiple columns of text

  • Resize, move and frame graphic images

  • Size, color and manipulate individual characters, words and passages of text

  • Rotate images and text

  • Check spelling

  • Find and replace characters, words or passages of text

Though these programs offer a wide array of features, keep in mind that they don't offer the benefit of grammar checkers or some other tools common to word-processing programs. These kinds of functions are best taken care of before text is imported into the page-layout program.slug


Tip: There are Graphic Design classes in your area. Sign up for FREE information from top design schools.
globeSome Links You May Find Useful
  • LogoJeez: Custom Logo Designs
    Pay After You See Your Customized Logo. Unmatched Quality At Unbeatable Prices. 24/7 Support. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
 


Top


HOME  |  Equipment  |  Graphics  |  Fonts  |  Printing  |  Web  |  Classes  |  About Us

Visit other My Design Studio sites: Printing-101.com  |  1WordPlace.com

© Copyright My Design Studio, all rights reserved. Please read our terms of use.

 
Fonts Graphics Classes Web articles Printing Equipment Home Terms Transport and Storage Media Software Categories Software Programs Software Program Tips Hardware About Us