How to Do Desktop Publishing on a Mac
While with Windows you have access to all-encompassing desktop publishing software such as Microsoft Publisher, the Mac has its own set of software that will give you everything you need to do the most basic to professional page layout. With these programs you can create a variety of documents with your own text and images, from newsletters to brochures and fliers.
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Start with Apple's own software if you already have the iWork suite. One of the suites programs, called Pages, is a word processor integrated with page layout tools. There are templates to choose from, tools for inserting text, images, charts and graphics, and the ability to convert your files to Word or PDF. Pages is also available from the Apple website for $79.
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Step it up with programs such as Adobe InDesign and QuarkXpress. These are at a much higher level, with increased capabilities to design print and Web layouts. The programs are regularly used by professional graphic designers. With InDesign, you can integrate images and text with other Adobe programs, such as InCopy, Photoshop and Illustrator. The newest versions of these programs, however, cost several hundred dollars.
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Do smaller projects with less expensive software such as Swift Publisher (made by Belight Software) or iStudio Publisher. Both run well under a hundred dollars. With simplified tools and interfaces, you can create professional layouts without complicated software.
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