An interactive system for page layout design

TLDR: A prototype interactive page layout system is described in which textual and pictorial information can be manipulated under computer control on a scanned color display, suitable for designing both the individual advertisements and complete pages of directories or newspapers.

Abstract: A prototype interactive page layout system is described in which textual and pictorial information can be manipulated under computer control on a scanned color display. The system demonstrates the unique advantages of a scanned display for the showing of both text and illustrations, of details of different fonts, and of color. Text can be edited, positioned, and changed in size, font, and case; pictures can be positioned, shrunk, enlarged, and cropped. The color of both text and pictures can also be changed in order to guide the designer's eye to essential parts of the page. The system is suitable for designing both the individual advertisements and complete pages of directories or newspapers.