You have already learned about DTP software and seen its applications in publishing documents and content. In this activity, you will conduct online research and find five DTP software packages. Mention their application and briefly describe each one. Also mention where each one is used. ANSWER:

PagePlus
This software was developed by Serif Europe. It is entry-level software that supports most of the important features that high-end applications have. It includes many features, such as

a powerful table editor;
text frames that support linking;
customizable line weights, colors, and other attributes; and
movable rulers.
Easy Working Desktop Publisher
This is a DTP developed by Spinnaker. It is easy to use and similar to a word processor. The tools are neatly organized as either text or graphic tools. Some of the features include

support for chapter breaks and multiple headers and footers;
table of contents and index generator; and
an intuitive design and simple learning curve.
Ventura Publisher
This DTP was developed by Corel for the IBM PC. It is used by professionals for book and catalog publishing. Some of its features include

support for multiple documents in one long work;
process-color separation;
table of contents and index generators; and
automatic position updates.