The book covers the relevant fundamentals and exemplary applications of computer publishing in the creation of paper-based and electronic documents across various hardware and software platforms. Special attention is given to the presentation of fundamental tasks and workflows through exemplary examples with practical applications. As such, the book is suitable both as a reference work and compendium for practitioners in the printing industry and prepress, for every creative in design and drafting, as well as for beginners from other fields. Thematic focuses include: - Fundamentals of computer publishing - Publishing on Windows systems - Publishing on Macintosh systems - Data transfer and conversion - Color management and quality assurance - Print preparation and proofing systems - Digital publishing in offline and online media.