Author of "Microsoft Publisher 2000 Bible"

August 18, 1999

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Romalove: Why did you feel Publisher 2000 needed a separate "Bible" for people to have in conjunction with the program?

Sue Plumley: There are so many desktop publishing features to the program that I thought it needed explanation. Unfortunately today, there are too many documents out there that look unattractive and unprofessional. I advise readers how to make their documents look like they were done in a commercial print shop.

CCCola: How does Publisher's workspace differ from other Office applications?

Sue Plumley: It's pretty similar as far as toolbars, menus, etc. go. But it also includes many applets - tables, drawing, WordArt, and such - that help the user insert various objects. There are also extra toolbars and tools to make it easier to perform font and paragraph formatting.

CCCola: You mentioned applets - some of the newer HTML editors have some Java applets built in now such as scrolling text, marquees, simple java scripts. Does Publisher2000?

Sue Plumley: No, but it does use DirectX for formatting.

Romalove: What is the most unusual way you have used Publisher 2000?

Sue Plumley: Unusual.hmmm. I've formatted books, catalogs, note cards, but as for unusual, I'll have to think about that one.

CCCola: I have one that I used once - Fork Holders for a dinner party

Sue Plumley: If I think of something during this chat, I'll be sure to throw it in. Fork Holders! I love it!

CCola: It shows you how to fold the paper and prints any design you want on it.

Sue Plumley: Cool!

CCCaveat: Is your book mostly for people who need to do publishing for business applications or will it help students and just people playing at home?

Sue Plumley: It's written to the business owner or employee; however, it also shows you how to make signs for garage sales, catalog photos, and other tasks you can do at home.

CCCola: Can you insert text into a frame from a word processing program such as Word Perfect?

Sue Plumley: Oh yes! No problem with using text, images, any file from other programs.even WordPerfect.

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