Techniques, Typography, Desktop Publishing, General, Computer Science 

This book has been written for users of virtually all available word processing and page layout software programs. Roger C. Parker provides all explanations, examples and advice to readers who want to use their word processing and desktop publishing programs to create professional looking documents. This book: includes a special 56-page Newsletter For Dummies supplement of actual newsletter samples from the pros; covers design essentials anyone can master and use; explains how to use desktop publishing programs for more efficient document creation; provides the basics of how to enhance art by retouching photographs and modifying clip art; includes timesaving pointers and expert advice; offers information enabling readers to analyse their hardware and software needs; provides examples of document types; covers production techniques, including "output tips" for printer resolution, dealing with service bureaus and so on; includes tips for dealing with service bureaus; shows before and after make-overs; shows finished and sample products; PC and Mac platform coverage; side bars and present quick information in lists of ten. Roger C. Parker hits conducted hundreds of design seminars and workshops throughout the US and Australia and is president of The Write Word, a presentation and consulting firm located in Dover, New Hampshire. Over 600,000 copies of Parker's books are in print, including IDG's "Harvard Graphics 2 for Windows For Dummies". Roger C Parker is also the author of the bestselling "Looking Good in Print" and the "One Minute Designer". - from Amzon