O*NET-SOC 43-9031.00

Desktop Publishers

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2021
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.7508/2021
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.6208/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.508/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d3.508/2021
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.1208/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.1208/2021
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.64.008/2021
Originality1.A.1.b.23.8808/2021
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.8808/2021
Fluency of Ideas1.A.1.b.13.7508/2021
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.Core6508/2021
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.Core6608/2021
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.Core6608/2021
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.Core6408/2021
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.Core6508/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.3211/2023
Artistic4.711/2023
Realistic3.3611/2023
Investigative2.7511/2023
Enterprising1.8711/2023
Social1.7911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.