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Available for both PC and Mac, Comic Life makes it easy to create comic books or graphic novels. You'll need both good scripting and pictures for a successful comic. After the script's final revision, it is time to add the pictures... more »
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PageMaker documents often contain columns. Adding vertical lines between columns makes the text easier to read. PageMaker 6.0 and 6.5 provide more than one way to add rules (lines) to your documents... more »
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Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software. Use InDesign to design a print document you will later convert to PDF. You want to make it easy for readers to jump to a specific section in the PDF. A hyperlink text anchor will enhance the ... more »
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Leading is the space between lines of text in a document. PageMaker 6.0 and 6.5 let you adjust the text leading in your documents. Leading is pronounced "led-ing;" it's called that because typesetters used to space lines by inserting lead strips ... more »
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Text is the meat and potatoes of documents created in Adobe InDesign. Once the text is on the page, you should align it so it fits well within the frame. InDesign allows you to align text vertically and horizontally... more »
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Desktop publishing software is used to combine text and images into professional looking documents for publication on the Internet or on paper. Desktop publishing software is valuable, especially for many people who work from home or run small ... more »
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With E-book reading devices on their way to being how many of us will be reading books in the future and how environmentally friendly e-books can be using no paper, I decided to add my children’s picture to Amazon’s Kindle. Kindle is a device or ... more »
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Master pages are helpful, especially in larger documents, because they allow you to manage elements common to all the pages (or to several pages) within a document. These common elements include headers, footers, graphics, page numbers and lines ... more »
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A style is a set of formatting rules that can be applied to one or more paragraphs of text within a Microsoft Publisher 2007 document. With Publisher, you can apply a predefined style or a style you have created for a Publisher document... more »
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QuarkXPress 3.3 or 4.0 for Macintosh provides terrific features that allow you to apply background color to a text box. This can enhance the appearance of your document. Windows instructions may vary slightly... more »
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Frames are the building blocks of an Adobe InDesign document. One way to make a frame stand out in a newsletter, magazine or newspaper is to add color. You can type or place text over the top of it and create a nice contrast that makes the box ... more »
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Color, when applied judiciously to a QuarkXPress 3.3 or 4.0 for Macintosh document, can enhance a page's appearance and make the information it contains easier to understand. Windows instructions may vary slightly... more »
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Adobe InDesign is a favorite among desktop publishing designers for many reasons, including the ability to do more with a photo, text frame or object than simply put a border around it. A designer may want to apply a feather effect with InDesign ... more »
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Completing the Alabama bar exam application is a difficult and time-consuming process. As soon as you have decided you would like to practice law in Alabama, follow these steps to start registering for the Alabama bar examination... more »
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QuarkXPress 3.3 and 4.0 for Macintosh allow you to apply styles from a style sheet that you create. This process is especially helpful with large documents because you simply apply styles without having to remember which elements comprise each ... more »
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Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software that helps to add an image to your document and you want the image to have some degree of transparency. By default, an image or other object appears opaque, but it is possible to create an effect ... more »
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Pagemaker places objects in a stacking order. Buy you can rearrange to order of objects with PageMaker 6.0 and 6.5... more »
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Attaching the handbox holder to the telescope is one step in setting up your telescope. By following these directions, you will be able to accomplish this step in the process... more »
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FrameMaker Book files let you organize several FrameMaker files into a structured unit. You then apply page formats and variable definitions to all of the files within the Book file for consistent formatting. You also can create a table of ... more »
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Wondershare Photo Collage Studio is a digital scrapbooking program that allows you to easily make collages using your own photos. A great way to celebrate and remember the winter holidays is by building a Christmas photo collage in Wondershare. ... more »
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CD label kits allow you to create professional-looking music and movie discs on your computer. You can customize your labels by using clip art or your own designs. There are many options to consider before buying a CD label kits... more »
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If you use your PC for desktop publishing, you need a machine that is capable of producing sharp, clean images. The types of graphics cards needed for desktop publishing are typically mid-range cards--you don’t need a huge amount of graphics ... more »
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Whether you want to use labels to organize office CDs or print a design on a new music CD, manufacturers are offering items to help achieve professional results. Before buying CD labels, consider how you want to print the information on them and ... more »
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Professionally package your mini CDs by printing customized mini CD labels. Choose from a number of different office stationery brands to find the product that best meets your needs. With a list of desired features in hand, it's easy to choose ... more »