Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Other names for Desktop Publishers: Advertising Associate, Computer Compositor, Computer Operator, Computer Publisher, Computer Typesetter, Design Editor, Desk Top Publisher, Desktop Publishing Specialist, Digital Pre Press Operator, Editor, Electronic Console Display Operator, Electronic Imager, Electronic Pagination System Operator, Electronic Prepress Operator, Electronic Prepress System Operator, Electronic Publisher, Graphic Artist, Graphics Specialist, Magazine Publisher, Online Publisher, Page Makeup System Operator, Studio Designer, Technical Editor, Technical Publications Manager,

• Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
• Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
• View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
• Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
• Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
• Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
• Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
• Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
• Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
• Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
• Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
• Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
• Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
• Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
• Select number of colors and determine color separations.
• Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
• Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
• Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.

• Desktop computers
• Laser printers
• Notebook computers
• Graphics tablets
• Scanners

Office suite software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Video creation and editing software

Word processing software

Charting software

Presentation software

Web page creation and editing software

Spreadsheet software

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software

Desktop publishing software

Document management software

Information retrieval or search software

Development environment software

Object or component oriented development software

Web platform development software

Spell checkers

Internet browser software

Operating system software

Data conversion software

Graphics card driver software

Printer driver software