Publisher: Adobe

Version: CS5
Length: 1 day
Course-ID: 084397

Course Overview

You will employ Adobe InDesign CS5 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents.

Target student

This course is intended for students who want to explore the basic tools and features of InDesign for creating professional page layouts and designs.

Prerequisites

Prior to this course, students should be familiar with computer operations such as creating folders, launching programs, copying and pasting objects, formatting text, and retrieving and saving files. Knowledge of other Adobe software applications is helpful, but not required.


Exploring the InDesign Environment
  • Identify the InDesign Interface Components
  • Customize the Interface
  • Use the Navigation Controls
  • Set General and Interface Preferences
Designing Documents
  • Create a Document
  • Add Text
  • Add Graphical Objects
Enhancing Documents
  • Format Characters and Paragraphs
  • Apply Colors, Swatches, and Gradients
  • Apply Fills and Strokes
  • Create and Apply Styles
Working with Page Elements
  • Arrange Objects
  • Align Objects
  • Manage Page Elements with Layers
Managing Objects
  • Transform Objects
  • Manipulate Objects
  • Thread Text Frames
  • Search and Replace Content
  • Edit Text
Working with Tables
  • Create a Table
  • Modify a Table Structure
  • Format a Table
Finalizing Documents
  • Check Documents for Errors
  • Print a Document
  • Package Files
  • Export PDF Files for Commercial Printing
  • Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
Optional Items
  • New Features in Adobe Illustrator CS5