1. Exploring Microsoft Word
Chapter 5
Desktop Publishing:
Creating a Newsletter By
Robert T. Grauer
Maryann Barber
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Objectives (1 of 2)
Design and implement a multicolumn newsletter; explain how sections are used to vary the number of columns in a document.
Define a pull quote and a reverse; explain how to implement these features using Microsoft Word.
Define typography; explain how styles can be used to implement changes in typography throughout a document.
Use the Insert Picture command to insert clip art into a document; explain how the Format Picture command is used to move and size a graphic.
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Objectives (2 of 2)
Discuss the importance of a grid in the design of a document; describe the use of white space as a design element.
Use the Drawing toolbar to add objects to a Word document; describe the function of at least four different drawing tools.
Use object linking to create a Word document that contains an Excel worksheet and an Excel chart.
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4. Exploring Microsoft Office XP- Microsoft Word 2002 Chapter 5
Overview (1 of 2)
Desktop Publishing evolved with faster computers, laser printers, and page composition software.
Word can be used as a desktop publishing program.
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Overview (2 of 2)
Desktop Publishing is the merger of text with graphics without using external services.
Saves you time and money.
Use basic graphic design techniques to create a newsletter.
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6. Newsletter Vocabulary
Desktop Publishing
Masthead
Pull Quote
rop cap
Reverse
A pull quote adds interest and emphasizes a key point. D
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Newsletter Vocabulary cont’d
Clip art
Bulleted list
a. Numbered list
Borders and Shading
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8. Clip Art (Insert Picture/Task Pane)
Insert Menu
Picture Command
Clip Art Command
Type Key Word
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9. Bullets and Numbering (Format Menu)
Numbers
Preview
Apply
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10. Borders and Shading (Format Menu)
Style
Preview
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11. Typography Vocabulary
Typeface
Font
Serif typeface
Sans serif typeface
Type size
Point size
Arial
Times New Roman
Columns command
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Format Font Command
Font
Font List
Style & Size
Font Effects
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13. Columns Command (Format Menu)
Preset Designs
Choose Columns
Width of Columns
Line in Between
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14. Columns Command Cont’d
Newspaper-style columns
Section breaks
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Section Breaks
Insert Menu
Page Break
Column Break
Section Breaks
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16. Elements of Graphic Design
The Grid
Clip Art
Format Picture Command
Emphasis
Insert Picture Command
Microsoft Media Gallery
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Drawing Toolbar
Action Buttons
WordArt
Lines & Arrows
WordArt
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18. Drawing Toolbar cont’d
Drawing Shapes
Text Box
With Shading, 3D Effects, Fill Color, ClipArt, & Callout
Good Stuff!
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19. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)
Data Points
Data Series
Side-by-side Column Chart
Stacked Column Chart
Linked Object
Embedded Object
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Summary (1 of 2)
Successful use of desktop publishing requires knowledge of basic graphic design and Word commands.
Typography is the process of selecting typefaces, type styles, and type sizes.
The design of a document is developed on a grid. Use columns and sections.
Emphasize with type size and/or type style.
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Summary (2 of 2)
Use boxes and/or shading to get attention.
Use pull quotes with horizontal lines.
Use a reverse to emphasize text.
Clip art should be used in moderation for enhancement.
Use the Drawing toolbar to insert objects.
Use object linking for charting data.
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