Abstract: A method for dynamically editing a publication involves selecting a publication template from a plurality of publication templates, wherein said publication template includes a plurality of publication attributes. The publication is displayed in a graphical user interface responsive to the selected publication template. A selected group of the plurality of publication attributes is displayed via the graphical user interface. Inputs are received selecting particular entries for the selected group of the plurality of the publication attributes. The particular entries are applied to each of the associated publication attributes of the publication template. The display of the publication is updated to reflect the particular entries in the graphical user interface in real time.

Abstract: A publication editing system includes a graphical user interface for displaying an image of publication responsive to a selectable publication template. The graphical user interface defines a viewing portion for displaying the image of the publication. A plurality of editing functions enables editing of attributes associated with the selectable publication template for the publication. Each of the editing functionalities is accessible via at least one associated graphical icon on the graphical user interface. The images of the publication in the viewing portion of the graphical user interface is updated in substantially real time to display changes made to attributes of the selectable publication template via the plurality of editing functionalities.