# Desktop Publishers > Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material. - Code: 43-9031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 43-9031) - Family: [Office & Administrative Support](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-43), one of its 55 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (13 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/43-9031.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/43-9031.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy. Core task · Task 2816 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 2. 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. Core task · Task 2820 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2021 3. Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. Core task · Task 2815 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2021 4. View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary. Core task · Task 2817 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 5. Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials. Core task · Task 2818 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 6. Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software. Core task · Task 2824 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 7. 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. Core task · Task 2823 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 8. Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations. Core task · Task 2825 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2021 9. Select number of colors and determine color separations. Core task · Task 2829 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2021 10. Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software. Core task · Task 2827 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2021 11. Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse. Core task · Task 2821 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2021 12. Edit graphics and photos, using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching. Core task · Task 2822 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2021 13. Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections. Core task · Task 2828 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2021 14. Transmit, deliver, or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates. Supplemental task · Task 2830 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 15. Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications. Supplemental task · Task 2831 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 16. Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film, or diskette. Supplemental task · Task 2819 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2021 17. Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications. Supplemental task · Task 2832 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 18. Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system. 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