Illustrated Ventura Publisher

One in a series of illustrated books on computer applications, this volume covers Ventura, a leading desktop publishing package. It is a concise guide for the beginner, containing practical examples to help the user master basic techniques for producing illustrated documents.

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One of the first titles in this now well-established series of illustrated books on computer applications to cover a leading desktop publishing package. Like other titles in the series "Illustrated Ventura Publisher" is a concise guide for the beginner. A set of practical examples with clear illustrations and concise instructions help the user master the basic techniques for producing professional quality, attractively eye-catching illustrated documents. Example documents ranging from business basics, such as letterheads and invoices through press releases and leaflets to reports, newsletters and manuals are included.
Key features of the program are introduced in each section, showing the user how to: create basic page layouts; add frames, rules and boxes; use rulers and column guides; import or enter text into Ventura; edit text to fit the page layout; use style sheets to enhance text; add headings and subheadings; import figures from spreadsheets; create text and figure tables; import graphics from other programs; resize them by sealing and cropping; create and modify graphics in Ventura; add captions and text to graphics; use page and section numbering; create an index and table of contents; load, save and print documents.