Adobe InDesign Introduction

1 Day
Version CS3 (View Version CS2 Agenda)

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the basic skills needed to create publications using Adobe InDesign. Some of the topics include creating master pages, importing text, and creating PDF files.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to Adobe InDesign or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

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Managing the InDesign Environment

Explore the InDesign Environment

Customize Your Workspace

Set General Preferences

Designing Documents

Create a New Document

Alter a Document's Layout

Edit Text

Thread Text Frames

Convert Other Application Files to InDesign Placement

Enhancing Documents

Applying Colors and Swatches

Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes

Format Characters and Paragraphs

Create and Apply Styles

Search and Replace Text and Characters

Develop Layers

Apply Transparency and Transparency Flattener Presets

Adding Tables

Create a Table

Modify a Table Structure

Format a Table

Create Table and Cell Styles

Finalizing Documents

Check Documents

Print a Document

Package Files

Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution

Export PDF Files for Printing