Several surveys that compared the effectiveness of color and black and white as they are used in a variety of communication situations are discussed. The effects of color in printed documents and on-line text and on electronic publishers during the printing process and writers during the writing process are described. Suggestions for the effective use of color in technical communications are presented.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>

A critical overview is provided of desktop publishing in terms of its particular significance in technical communication. Problems that may be encountered in an organization's move toward desktop publishing are addressed. Guidance is provided to help users and potential users find their way into and through this area.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>

Eleven recently published books, three magazines, and two videotapes published within the last two years are reviewed. The books are placed in three categories within which they are rated. The categories are: books reviewing available desktop publishing hardware and software; books offering tutorials on desktop publishing software; and books covering the publishing context surrounding desktop publishing.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>