PageMaker 7.0 is a software program used to create professional publications like brochures, newsletters, and reports. It can be used to make a variety of publications including periodicals, newspapers, magazines, promotional materials like ads and press releases, informational pieces like brochures and catalogs, stationery items like business cards and envelopes, instructional documents like textbooks and handbooks, and presentation materials such as posters and handouts. The document provides instructions on starting PageMaker by going to Start > All Programs > Adobe > Adobe PageMaker 7.0 and describes some of the basic tools available in PageMaker like page layout, color palette, menus, and toolbars.