For over 20 years, the team of desktop publishing experts at LocaDifferent has been helping brands and organizations create documents that are visually stunning and professional. We work closely with our clients to make sure their documents are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also

aligned with their brand values and mission, as design and layout can have a huge impact on the effectiveness and overall message of a document.

Our desktop publishing services span a wide range, from designing brochures, flyers, and newsletters to formatting large technical documents and manuals. We create high-quality documents that are sure to impress, using the latest software and design techniques.

For multilingual communications in the Middle East and Africa, it's essential to consider foreign-language typesetting or desktop publishing. This process requires a thorough understanding of the specific linguistic and cultural rules, conventions, and requirements that affect the layout, design, and graphics of a document.

Once translation is complete, the volume of content can go up by as much as 40%, posing challenges when matching the original layout. This highlights the importance of engaging professionals with a deep understanding of the language and its challenges to ensure the quality of the final content.

Pitfalls to Consider When DTPing Content

   Here are a few common pitfalls to consider when typesetting in foreign languages:

• Hyphenation and Line Breaks: Languages have different hyphenation rules, which can affect layout. For example, Arabic has no hyphenation, while English allows it in several cases. Also, German only allows hyphens in certain places, and Thai has no spaces between words, but it does have rules about where the next line begins.
• Text Direction: Unlike English, which is read left-to-right, Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi are written and read right-to-left. This may require the entire document layout to be reversed. Also, untranslated Latin script text embedded in the document may prove challenging.

• Numbers: Different countries have different conventions for the representation of numbers. For example, some countries use commas where others would use decimals, and vice versa.
• Alignment: Text alignment standards vary depending on the language. Chinese, for example, has strict requirements for text alignment and justification on both sides of the page. Arabic, by contrast, has almost no left alignment

Our team of professionals is equipped with the latest software and tools to make sure your design is not only visually appealing but also meets all technical requirements for printing. Recognizing the importance of consistency across languages and locales, LocaDifferent's DTP experts work diligently to make sure the final product is flawless and accurately represents your brand. You can trust us to deliver polished, production-ready designs that make a lasting impression on your audience, whether it's a brochure, flyer, or other printed material.

Here are just a few of the reasons why DTP should follow translation:

• Provides a comprehensive and competent translation and localization service.
• Improves workflow and saves valuable time by repositioning content as needed.
• Reduces processing time by providing print-ready files.
• Ensure that your specific target audience receives optimal and personalized experience.

We're here to help you create documents that not only look great but also get your message across effectively.

We offer DTP services for over 60 languages, including Middle Eastern, African, European, and Asian languages.

Some of the DTP tools we use:

• Adobe InDesign
• QuarkXPress
• Microsoft Publisher
• CorelDRAW
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe FrameMaker
• Adobe PageMaker
• Interleaf/Quicksilver
• Corel Ventura
• MicroStation
• Scribus
• Affinity Publisher
• LaTeX
• Lucidpress
• Canva
• Serif PagePlus
• Apple Pages
• Print Artist
• Xara Page & Layout Designer

With our comprehensive toolkit, we handle every DTP project perfectly and deliver exceptional results in over 60 languages.

Get in touch with our DTP experts now and unlock the power of professional design. Send us an email to start your next masterpiece. info@locadifferent.com