DTP stands for Desktop Publishing, which refers to the creation of documents using specialized software on a personal computer. It involves designing and formatting content for printed or electronic distribution, encompassing tasks like typesetting, layout design, and graphical element integration. DTP software allows users to manipulate text, images, and graphics to produce professional-looking documents such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, magazines, and books. Popular DTP software includes Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Scribus.