### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Desktop Publishing Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Desktop Publishing Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Desktop Publishing Software Articles [![Magazine Layout: 6 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Spread](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Magazine%20Layout.png "Magazine Layout: 6 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Spread")](https://www.g2.com/articles/magazine-layout) [ ### Magazine Layout: 6 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Spread ](https://www.g2.com/articles/magazine-layout) There are infinite ways to lay out a finite amount of information. [ ![Daniella Alscher](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daniella Alscher") DA ](https://learn.g2.com/author/daniella-alscher) by Daniella Alscher [![What Are the 7 Elements of Art? How To Use Them](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI756_Learn_Article_Images-%5BElements_of_Art%5D_V1b.png "What Are the 7 Elements of Art? How To Use Them")](https://www.g2.com/articles/elements-of-art) [ ### What Are the 7 Elements of Art? How To Use Them ](https://www.g2.com/articles/elements-of-art) Are you ready to take your stick figure drawings to the next level? [ ![Emily Goorevich](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Emily Goorevich") EG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/emily-goorevich) by Emily Goorevich [![40+ Typography Terms and Definitions: Beginner's Guide](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI050_Backlog_Images_%5BFont_types%5D_V1a-1.png "40+ Typography Terms and Definitions: Beginner's Guide")](https://www.g2.com/articles/typography-terms) [ ### 40+ Typography Terms and Definitions: Beginner's Guide ](https://www.g2.com/articles/typography-terms) What’s the difference between a typeface and a font? [ ![Daniella Alscher](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daniella Alscher") DA ](https://learn.g2.com/author/daniella-alscher) by Daniella Alscher [![Is Technology Making Design Obsolete?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/graphic%20designer%20working.jpg "Is Technology Making Design Obsolete?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/technology-in-design) [ ### Is Technology Making Design Obsolete? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/technology-in-design) 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.  [ ![Priya Patel](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Priya Patel") PP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/priya-patel) by Priya Patel [![Digital Design for a Human World](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/graphic%20design.jpg "Digital Design for a Human World")](https://www.g2.com/articles/digital-design-for-a-human-world) [ ### Digital Design for a Human World ](https://www.g2.com/articles/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. [ ![Priya Patel](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Priya Patel") PP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/priya-patel) by Priya Patel [![The 3 Types of Logos: A Method to the Madness](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI157_Backlog_Images-%5BTypes_of_Logos%5D_V1b.png "The 3 Types of Logos: A Method to the Madness")](https://www.g2.com/articles/types-of-logos) [ ### The 3 Types of Logos: A Method to the Madness ](https://www.g2.com/articles/types-of-logos) A picture is worth more than a thousand words — sometimes, it’s worth a billion dollar company. [ ![Daniella Alscher](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daniella Alscher") DA ](https://learn.g2.com/author/daniella-alscher) by Daniella Alscher Show More ## Desktop Publishing Software Glossary Terms [![Infographic](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI467_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BInfographic%5D_V1b.png "Infographic")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/infographic-definition) [Infographic](https://www.g2.com/glossary/infographic-definition) Infographics provide a variety of information in an easy-to-read digital format. Learn more about the types of infographics and how to make one. by Whitney Rudeseal Peet Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Desktop Publishing Software Discussions 0 Question on: InPage [I WANT TO DOWNLOAD THIS APP](/discussions/32421-i-want-to-download-this-app) I DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS APP AS I AM A NEW USER, I am using inpage from up to 20years and wat to download inpage 2004 abdul Hameed Answered: Abdul Hameed on February 16, 2021 [Your answer](/discussions/32421-i-want-to-download-this-app/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Adobe InDesign [What other things do use Indesign for, besides designing a catalog.](/discussions/what-other-things-do-use-indesign-for-besides-designing-a-catalog) I use Indesign mainly fro catalog design, but are there are things to use this software for to design things that I haven't thought of? In addition to using Indesign for catalogs, I use it for flyers, brochures and even web banners. I used to design web ads primarily with Photoshop, but I prefer the freedom and flexibility of Indesign's layout capabilities. Indesign also has some robust web design templates for those who are unsure what size they need. Sometimes; however, if I need to create a gif file I will just import my completed png or jpg from Indesign to Photoshop. Indesign is also really good for indexing once you figure out how it works. Answered: Dylan Gullberg on June 16, 2020 I don't know what you've already thought of. :) Here is a selection of things we make using InDesign: \* Books (design and typography) \* Billboards and other outdoor advertising displays \* Trade show booth graphics and murals \* Stationery, including business cards \* Magazine and newspaper advertisements \* Advertising handouts \* Banners and signs \* Step-and-repeat backdrops To broaden your horizons a bit and find out all the neat things InDesign can do (and how to do them!), check out InDesignSecrets.com and the InDesign Secrets podcast. The InDesign Secrets group on LinkedIn is another great resource. Answered: Alan Gilbertson on November 2, 2019 I create magazines for my brides and also I create flyers. You can really make anything w it h indesign. Answered: ashlea snell on November 19, 2019 Hi, checkout the interactivity side of Indesign, I’ve previously produced a iPad magazine, interactive PDFs etc. You need Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) for iPad mag to go live (expensive), but play around with object states it’s quite fun and you can use preview to see how things work. There’s a cool download for a object states assistant at www.automatication.com. Also use it for a lot of automation, running scripts etc. Answered: Anton Evans on April 7, 2020 Yes there is if need more help let me know thank you have a nice day blessings Answered: Sharana Robinson on April 7, 2020 You can use Indesign for many other things than catalogs. You can create magazines, newsletters and brochures, as well as interactive documents with rich media and export to an SWF file for playback using Adobe Flash player or you, can create interactive PDF documents. Answered: Christopher Chance on April 21, 2020 InDesign is a layout program. So anything that you need to organize on a flat visual surface is game. I try to use InDesign for layout only and other Adobe programs for their strengths as well. (Illustrator for vector images, Photoshop for image modification, etc.) . InDesign is great at quickly altering text as you can set style sheets and character attributes. For me, that's one if IDs best strengths. Answered: Adrienne Leigh on November 20, 2019 [See more answers (6)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-other-things-do-use-indesign-for-besides-designing-a-catalog/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Microsoft Publisher [What is the best way to design a business card using Microsoft Publisher?](/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-design-a-business-card-using-microsoft-publisher) The speed and ease of usage of Microsoft Publisher is good. I would like to return to it in the future to make minimalist projects like business cards. What is the easiest and fastest way to do so? [foe](http://foo.bar) [url=googl.com]Google[/url] [abc](https://abc.com) https://www.google.com [site-\>http://riseup.net] Answered: Tom Charles on November 29, 2022 the easiest way to design is to use Microsoft publisher, especially on projects like business cards, tarpaulins, and other simple marketing ads. Hence it is quite an advantage and more choices if you will use sophisticated applications. Just set your size either European or standards for the business cards, and from there you can manipulate the contents. Answered: Myks Peralta on March 2, 2021 If you have some of those perforated business cards by Avery, try downloading a template made for your paper and customize that. Otherwise, you will probably be printing onto thick card stock and hand-cutting, in which case you can still use a template, or you can free yourself and design your own. I would start with two pages. Format them to match the size of the card stock onto which you'll print. Then, I would probably make some kind of grid so you get all your parts lined up. I'd fully design one card, front and back, then merge the elements and copy the whole thing into the other grid spaces. That would be a great way to make a template for yourself. It's easy to drag photos and icons into the appropriate places and edit text. I don't know of any way to apply changes to all cells in a grid, however Answered: Chalice Weichman on October 1, 2019 Make one publishing block to scale with your business card paper or whatever size you'd like the card to be, really. It should, ideally fit on half the vertical page and, I believe 5 of them fit horizontally, making ten. Then you can make a text box and format it like you want it and place it in your main box. You can resize it in there as needed. Do the same with any other text you may want to add and with photos or graphics. You can even start out with a border inside your original box if you like and work within that. Then you can lock your card, copy it and paste it any number of times. It wont paste right on to your page. I always copy it ten times and then drag them over ti where I'd like them. Answered: mdiane good on March 19, 2020 yes, explore publisher for best results however, for the logo, it'll be quite challenging but yes you can. for fonts and everything, for simple business cards, easily can make one using pub. 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