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Page Layout

Creating ruler guides
Using the create guides function
Snapping to guides
Editing master pages
Applying master pages
Working with linked masters

Miscellaneous

Working with libraries
Using the Navigator
Using the pre-flight function
Printing
Overview of all relevant pull down menu commands
Exercise

 

  Level: Essentials
  Duration - 2 Days
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It is essential that the delegates are familiar with the Windows environment. This course is designed to give delegates a thorough working knowledge of InDesign. By the end of this course delegates will be able to create colour document layouts incorporating external graphics and taking advantage of InDesigns modern features.

Introduction

An introduction to desktop publishing
Understanding the In Design concept
Explanation of the main screen

Text

Creating text frames
Importing text files
Adjusting the flow of text
Understanding font standards
Character formatting
Paragraph formatting
Creating and applying styles

Graphics

Placing graphics
Placing graphics within frame shapes
Editing graphics
Editing frame shapes
Understanding file types
Importing graphics from external applications (e.g. PhotoShop)
Working with graphic links
Using the text wrap function

Colour

Understanding colour standards
Selecting specific colours
Working with Gradients