1. Notes

2. What is Microsoft Publisher? Desktop Publishing software that allows you to create professional looking publications on your personal computer

3. What kinds of documents can you produce using Publisher? Newsletters Flyers Brochures Greeting Cards Calendars Gift Certificates

4. Why use MS Publisher?  Word is good for documents such as reports and letters  Publisher is better for documents such as newsletters and brochures because it offers you the ability to use a template.

5. What is a template?  A pre-existing form that includes standard text and spaces for you to fill in the blanks with information.

6. Changing Text/Pictures  Although you are using a template, you may still format text and pictures  Changing the formatting means you can change the size, style, color, alignment.