What replaced traditional typesetting in the printing industry?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Typesetter
Traditional typesetting was largely replaced by phototypesetting in the mid-20th century, which used photographic processes to create type. This was further succeeded by digital typesetting in the 1980s, utilizing computers and software to design and layout text. Digital typesetting offers greater flexibility, efficiency, and precision, revolutionizing the printing industry and enabling rapid production of printed materials.