Microsoft Publisher 2010 Illustrated Introductory Getting Started with Microsoft Getting Started with Microsoft Publisher 2010

2Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Define publication softwareDefine publication software Start Publisher 2010Start Publisher 2010 View the Publisher windowView the Publisher window Open and save a publicationOpen and save a publication Enter text in a text boxEnter text in a text box Objectives

3Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Objectives View and print a publicationView and print a publication Get Help and change Business InformationGet Help and change Business Information Close a publication and exit PublisherClose a publication and exit Publisher

4Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Defining Publication Software Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing programMicrosoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program The created document is called a publicationThe created document is called a publication Create publications with the Publisher tools:Create publications with the Publisher tools: DesignsDesigns TemplatesTemplates

5Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Defining Publication Software (cont.) Benefits of using PublisherBenefits of using Publisher Create professional publicationsCreate professional publications Use clip artUse clip art Create logosCreate logos Make consistent workMake consistent work Work with multiple pagesWork with multiple pages Emphasize special textEmphasize special text Publish to the InternetPublish to the Internet

6Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Common Types of Publications

7Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Starting Publisher 2010 Use the Start button on the taskbar to open PublisherUse the Start button on the taskbar to open Publisher

8Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Viewing the Publisher Window The Publisher windowThe Publisher window The workspace is the area where the publication appearsThe workspace is the area where the publication appears The workspace is borderedThe workspace is bordered Above and on the left by horizontal and vertical rulersAbove and on the left by horizontal and vertical rulers Below and on the right by horizontal and vertical scroll barsBelow and on the right by horizontal and vertical scroll bars

9Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Viewing the Publisher Window (cont.)

10Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Opening and Saving a Publication Create a new publication from an existing oneCreate a new publication from an existing one Use the Save As command to create a copy of a file with a new nameUse the Save As command to create a copy of a file with a new name

11Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Entering Text in a Text Box A text box is an objectA text box is an object It can be resized and repositionedIt can be resized and repositioned Placeholder text helps you envision what information to includePlaceholder text helps you envision what information to include Point size is the unit of measurement for fonts, and spacing between paragraphs and text charactersPoint size is the unit of measurement for fonts, and spacing between paragraphs and text characters Handles are the small circles that display around an object’s perimeterHandles are the small circles that display around an object’s perimeter Ruler guides are green horizontal and vertical lines that help you position an objectRuler guides are green horizontal and vertical lines that help you position an object

12Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Understanding Objects An objectAn object Elements such as a table, text box, geometric shape, clip art, and picture frameElements such as a table, text box, geometric shape, clip art, and picture frame

13Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Viewing and Printing a Publication Before printing, it’s a good idea to view your publication in Backstage viewBefore printing, it’s a good idea to view your publication in Backstage view When you preview a publication, you see a copy as it will appear when printedWhen you preview a publication, you see a copy as it will appear when printed

14Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Viewing and Printing a Publication (cont.)

15Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Getting Help and Changing Business Information Publisher has extensive Help featuresPublisher has extensive Help features Access to definitions, instructions, and useful tips using the Help task paneAccess to definitions, instructions, and useful tips using the Help task pane The Type a question for help text box on the menu barThe Type a question for help text box on the menu bar Business Information Sets store an unlimited number of sets of informationBusiness Information Sets store an unlimited number of sets of information Each set includes information and a color schemeEach set includes information and a color scheme Apply a set to a publicationApply a set to a publication

16Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Getting Help and Changing Business Information Creating a new Business Information setCreating a new Business Information set

17Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Closing a Publication and Exiting Publisher When you are finished with a publication, you can close itWhen you are finished with a publication, you can close it Use the Close command on the File menu or the Close Window button on the menu barUse the Close command on the File menu or the Close Window button on the menu bar Exit PublisherExit Publisher Click the Exit command on the File menu or the Close button on the Title barClick the Exit command on the File menu or the Close button on the Title bar

18Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Closing a Publication and Exiting Publisher Closing a publication using the File menuClosing a publication using the File menu

19Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Summary Defining publication softwareDefining publication software Starting Publisher 2010Starting Publisher 2010 Viewing the Publisher windowViewing the Publisher window Opening and save a publicationOpening and save a publication Entering text in a text boxEntering text in a text box

20Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Illustrated Introductory Summary Viewing and printing a publicationViewing and printing a publication Getting Help and changing Business InformationGetting Help and changing Business Information Closing a publication and exit PublisherClosing a publication and exit Publisher