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Adobe InDesign - Introduction

2 day course

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Adobe InDesign is a page layout and print design tool that allows you to create and deliver printed documents that are both attractive and effective.  In this course, you will learn to work with print layout and design using the Adobe InDesign software.  Topics covered include document design, text management, table utilization, and the creation of PDF files. This course is intended for graphic designers, creative professionals, print professionals, publishers, pre-press professionals, and marketing communications professionals.

Course Topics:

(for a full detailed outline, visit our PDF link above)

Managing the InDesign Environment

  • Introduction to InDesign
  • Customize Your Workspace
  • Set General Preferences
  • Manage Document Presets

Designing Documents

  • Create a New Document
  • Alter a Document's Layout
  • Create the Structure of a Document
  • Develop Master Pages
  • Manage Text and Graphic Placement
  • Develop Layers

Managing Text

  • Add Text
  • Edit Text
  • Spell Check Text
  • Thread Text
  • Change Text Threads
  • Format Characters
  • Format Paragraphs
  • Manage Styles

Utilizing Colors, Swatches, and Gradients

  • Utilize Color
  • Utilize Swatches
  • Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes

Managing Transparency

  • Apply Transparency
  • Apply Transparency Flattener Presets

Utilizing Tables

  • Create a Table
  • Modify a Table
  • Format a Table

Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider

  • Check Documents for Problems
  • Print a Document
  • Package Files
  • Preview Output

Creating PDF Files

  • Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
  • Manage PDF Presets
  • Export PDF Files for Printing