Copyright © 2001 by Jolene M. Morris

"Finishing touches" means to check your document for minor errors. An error-free document will meets its purpose without detracting from the message. Here is a list of common errors and omissions on desktop publishing documents. Check carefully for the following:

• No graphic accents to divide columns or articles.

• No continuation marks where needed.

• Text boxes with cut-off text.

• Custom fonts that will not be able to be printed on another machine.

• Spelling and/or grammar errors.

• Headers and footers that don't change from section to section.

• Poor alignment of text and graphics.

• Table of contents and index not comprehensive. No headings.

• Linked files not available or not updated before printing.

• Font colors or sizes unreadable. Graphics do no have sufficient contrast.

• Insufficient white space.

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