Typesetting

Technology Domain 1 training module

Target competencyIs able to assist users with typesetting final complex documents.

Why it matters

Publishing scripture is important to the Bible translation task. A language technologist can use this skill to assist in the task.

Progression

Each rung is a level a learner is at; its activities are what carries them to the next one. How to read these levels

Lexicons

1. 0No Competency

   Examine published dictionaries to identify elements of style, formatting, editing and spacing.

   Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge

2. 1Has Knowledge

   Learn to filter and format entries for publication in the current lexical software.

   Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance

3. 2With Assistance

   Assist a team or researcher to publish a print dictionary locally.

   Carries a learner to 3 — Independent

4. 3Independent

   Train others to typeset dictionaries.

   Carries a learner to 4 — Expert

5. 4Expert

   —

   Top of the ladder

Scripture

1. 0No Competency

   Examine published scripture to identify elements of style, formatting, editing and spacing.

   Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge

2. 1Has Knowledge

   Take a typesetting course.

   Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance

3. 2With Assistance

   Become a certified Scripture typesetter.

   Carries a learner to 3 — Independent

4. 3Independent

   Become a typesetter trainer.

   Carries a learner to 4 — Expert

5. 4Expert

   —

   Top of the ladder

Description

Knowledge of the tools for typesetting final complex documents.

Further Information

• PTXprintSite · software.sil.orgHome of PTXprint, free software for typesetting Scripture publications from Paratext or USFM files.
• Scripture App BuilderSite · software.sil.orgHome of Scripture App Builder, for creating customized mobile Scripture apps with synchronized text and audio.
• Scripture App Builder (video)Video · vimeo.comLanguage Technology Academy video on Scripture App Builder, for learning to build Scripture apps.
• App Builder Series (video)Video · vimeo.comVimeo channel of App Builder training videos covering SIL's Scripture, Reading and Dictionary App Builders.
• Dictionary App BuilderSite · software.sil.orgHome of Dictionary App Builder, for creating mobile dictionary apps with pictures, search and audio.
• Reading App BuilderSite · software.sil.orgHome of Reading App Builder, for creating customized mobile reading apps with synchronized text and audio.
• ScriptoriaSite · software.sil.orgPage describing Scriptoria, the service for building and publishing Scripture App Builder apps.
• WebonarySite · webonary.orgWebonary, an SIL site for publishing dictionaries online, used to put a team's lexicon on the web.
• SIL XlingpaperSite · software.sil.orgHome of XLingPaper, a tool for authoring, archiving and publishing linguistic research documents in XML.
• OpenOffice Linguistic ToolsSite · software.sil.orgHome of SIL's LibreOffice Tools (formerly OpenOffice Linguistic Tools) for language write-ups in minority languages.
• SIL PathwaySite · software.sil.orgHome of Pathway, a tool for preparing dictionary and Scripture data for distribution in various formats.
• SILAS (Smart Interactive Layout Assistant for Scripture)Site · lingtransoft.infoListing for SILAS, a layout assistant for typesetting Scripture.

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Descriptor last updated 2026-09-03.