Definition of Desktop publishing

1. Noun. (computer science) the use of microcomputers with graphics capacity to produce printed materials.

Generic synonyms: Publication, Publishing
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing

Definition of Desktop publishing

1. Noun. The use of page layout software on a desktop computer to produce publishable documents. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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Literary usage of Desktop publishing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology by Roy A. Allan (2001)
"Print Shop is a desktop publishing program developed by Broderbund Software ... The company introduced in 1986 the earliest desktop publishing program for ..."

2. Computer Generated Check Fraud: Hearing Before the Committee Banking and edited by Michael N. Castle (2000)
"These methods range from the unsophisticated cut and paste method to sophisticated desktop publishing techniques. Today many businesses produce their own ..."

3. Telecentres, Access and Development: Experience and Lessons from Uganda and by Sarah Parkinson (2005)
"... video and audio editing, secretarial and desktop publishing services about 2000 fax, phone -1999 onwards desktop publishing, typesetting, video rental, ..."

4. Solutions for Secretaries of Small NPO's by Gene L. Warner (2007)
"5 desktop publishing desktop publishing in Perspective Paul Brainerd, founder of Aldus Corporation, is credited with coining the term "desktop publishing" ..."

5. Focus on Communication: Proceedings of the 5th Annual Connectivity and by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... "desktop publishing & Computer Graphics for Productivity" If you're a small or medium size company wanting to look bigger and increase revenues and ..."

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