We have already used some pictures in this book. But before we begin to go deeper into the subject and see what the possibilities are, it seems important that we clarify some conceptual points. If you are used to DTP software, you won't learn much here and may want to go directly to the next chapter. If you're not, read the following paragraphs carefully. It will help you to understand some of the functionality that we will talk about in this chapter.
To begin with, remember that there are two kinds of graphics you can add to your layout. You can have photos, generally taken from a digital camera, downloaded, or bought on some website. Photos will generally be stored in JPEG files, but you can also find PNG, TIFF, or many other file formats. The second kind of graphics is vector drawings such as logos and maps. They are computer-made drawings and are stored as EPS or SVG files. You will certainly need to work with both in most of your documents.
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