4 DTP Software Groups

You will use a word processor to type and edit your text including spell and grammar checking. You may even be able to format specific elements on the fly and include those formatting tags when you import text to your page layout program, simplifying some formatting tasks. While you can do some fancy, advanced layouts in your word processor software they are best suited to simply working with words, not for page layout. Additionally, if your intent is to have your work commercially printed, word processing file formats are generally not suitable. Choose a word processor that can import and export a variety of formats for maximum compatibility with others.
Examples: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect

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