Desktop Publishing Software Resources
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Desktop Publishing Software Articles
Magazine Layout: 6 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Spread
There are infinite ways to lay out a finite amount of information.
by Daniella Alscher
What Are the 7 Elements of Art? How To Use Them
Are you ready to take your stick figure drawings to the next level?
by Emily Goorevich
40+ Typography Terms and Definitions: Beginner's Guide
What’s the difference between a typeface and a font?
by Daniella Alscher
Is Technology Making Design Obsolete?
There’s no doubt artificial intelligence (AI) is finding a permanent home in several industries. Whether we’re using face ID to unlock our phones, a web mapping platform to find the optimal route back home, or built-in text editor software to make sure our emails are error free, AI technology is at play. It is revolutionizing the way that we work and how we go about our daily lives.
by Priya Patel
Digital Design for a Human World
Society evolves over time. Whether due to social, political, scientific, or technological occurrences, there are significant moments, such as the current global pandemic, that shift the way we collectively perceive and behave. To help us adapt to these shifts, there’s design. Design responds to the changing world and helps us navigate unprecedented times.
by Priya Patel
The 3 Types of Logos: A Method to the Madness
A picture is worth more than a thousand words — sometimes, it’s worth a billion dollar company.
by Daniella Alscher
Desktop Publishing Software Glossary Terms
Desktop Publishing Software Discussions
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Question on: Adobe InDesign
Is there a way to make an image black and white in InDesign itself?
I'd like to be able to simply make an image greyscale without having to defer to Photoshop or another program. Is there any way to do this?
It depends. InDesign doesn't have a way to convert a color image to grayscale in the way that Photoshop does, but you can fake it pretty easily.
1. Set the Fill color of the image frame to paper.
2. Double-click on the image frame so that you have the content selected, not the frame.
3. Change the blend mode to "Luminosity."
Your image will now appear in shades of warm grey only.
To make an entire document greyscale for output, create a new PDF output profile. In the "Output" panel, make the Color Conversion field "Convert to Destination" and the Destination field any of the "Dot Gain" profiles: 10% Dot Gain, 15% Dot Gain, etc.. The PDF will be greyscale, perfect for monochrome newspaper ads and similar black-only purposes. To see what the PDF will look like while you're editing in InDesign, turn on View>Proof Colors and make a custom profile with the same dot gain.
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Question on: Wondershare PDFelement
Is there an intention to support the Arabic language in the near future?
I hope the developers find a way to support the Arabic Language.
Thank you for reaching out to us through G2!
I'm sorry about this, but Arabic is not a language that PDFelement currently supports, so the characters may not display as expected. I will forward your request to our development team to consider bringing support in future releases.
Adding a new language such as Arabic to PDFelement is a long process. While we are definitely looking into the possibility of including more languages to the product, I am afraid I do not have an ETA at this time.
My apologies for the inconvenience.
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Question on: Wondershare PDFelement
Is there a way to read official government forms?
I am unable to read official Canadian government forms. To open them I need to use adobe reader. Is there a way or an update that will allow me to open fill them out eventually?
I’m sorry there’s been a delay in our response. Would you mind emailing the government form to us at pdfelement@wondershare.com for further investigation?
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Desktop Publishing Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Desktop Publishing
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report







