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DTP project checklist: is your multilingual layout workflow ready?

Is your desktop publishing workflow set up for accuracy, consistency and efficiency? Answer 26 questions and see where your multilingual layout projects lose time, quality or money.

DTP project checklist, DEMA Solutions ·

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1. Project preparation 0/5

Are the project goals and target audience defined before layout work starts?
Is the number of target languages confirmed at the start?
Is the final output format (print PDF, InDesign, PowerPoint, online) agreed in advance?
Is it clear whether translation is needed or translated content already exists?
Do you check that editable source files (InDesign, Illustrator, Word) are available?

2. Files and assets 0/6

Do you supply editable source files (for example INDD, IDML, AI, DOCX)?
Are all linked images and fonts included?
Is translated content attached when it already exists?
Do you share brand guidelines (colours, typography, spacing rules)?
Do you include reference files or previous materials for style alignment?
Do you provide screenshots or low-resolution PDFs as layout guidance?

3. Legal and confidentiality 0/3

Are NDAs signed where required?
Do you flag confidential or proprietary content?
Are copyright permissions for images and fonts confirmed?

4. Timeline and workflow 0/4

Are milestones and deadlines defined for the project?
Are review and approval stages (internal and external reviewers) clarified?
Are time zones and preferred communication channels agreed?
Do you mention when the project is part of a recurring series, so templates can be set up?

5. Review and quality assurance 0/4

Is time allocated for in-house review after DTP delivery?
Is it clear whether a linguistic review is needed after layout?
Is the file format for review specified (PDF, XML, packaged source)?
Is it clear whether revision rounds are included in the scope?

6. Delivery and archiving 0/4

Are delivery formats specified (print PDF, online, interactive)?
Do you ask for both final files and packaged source files when needed?
Are file naming and versioning conventions confirmed?
Is there an archiving or backup policy for future updates?

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